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HYMNS, 

SELECTED    AND    ORIGINAL, 

FOR 

PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 

/   """""" 

GENERAL    SYNOD 

OF    THE 

ISbangeltcai  Hutljeran  ©ijurclj 

IN  THE  UNITED  STATES. 


SECOND    EDITION. 
FIRST    REVISED    EDITION. 


BALTIMORE: 
PUBLISHED  AND  SOLD  BY  T.  NEWTON  KURTZ, 

NO.     151     WEST     PRATT     STREET, 

(Adjoining  the  Railroad  Depot.) 

1852. 


Entered  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1852,  by 

T.  NEWTON  KURTZ, 

in  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the  District 

of  Maryland. 


STEREOTYPED    BY    L.  JOHNSON    AND    CO. 

PHILADELPHIA. 

PRINTED    UY   C.   SnERMAN. 


'"^vrv-.;. 


ADVERTISEMENT  TO  THE  LARGE 
EDITION. 


A  larger  form  of  this  work  having  been  called 
for,  the  Publishing  Committee,  in  accordance  with 
the  instructions  which  they  received  from  the  General 
Synod,  at  its  last  meeting,  herewith  present  it  to  the 
public.  It  differs  only  in  size  from  the  last  revised 
edition,  except  that  some  mistakes  that  had  been 
made  as  the  work  was  passing  through  the  press  are 
here  corrected.  The  most  material  of  these  is  the 
substitution  of  new  hymns  in  the  place  of  Nos.  357, 
775,  and  926,  the  first  having  been  inserted  by  a 
mistake  of  the  printer,  and  the  others  being  dupli- 
cates of  Nos.  60  and  415.  The  ft  being  put  after 
the  numbers  of  these  hymns,  it  is  hoped  that  no  in- 
convenience will  occur  from  this  correction. 

A  general  desire  having  been  expressed  for  the 
insertion  of  the  names  of  authors,  and  the  list  given 
in  the  first  edition  being  very  imperfect,  great  pains 
have  been  taken  by  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee 
of  Revision  to  make  this  as  complete  as  possible, 
though  something  still  remains  to  be  done  in  this 
direction,  which  it  is  hoped  may  be  supplied  here- 
after. 

The  table  of  German  hymns  and  tunes  promised 
in  the  Preface  to  the  former  edition,  but  accidentally 


1 V  ADVERTISEMENT. 

omitted,  is  also  herewith  famished,  and  will  likewise 
be  added  to  the  smaller  editions.  It  is  hoped  that  this 
will  not  only  facilitate  the  singing  of  these  hymns, 
but  also  tend  to  improve  our  church  music,  by  the  in- 
troduction of  a  number  of  well  known  and  standard 
German  tunes,  with  which  a  large  body  of  our  mem- 
bers are  already  familiar  in  the  German. 


PEE  FACE. 


Singing  the  praises  of  God  is  justly  regarded  as 
one  of  the  most  delightful  and  profitable  parts  of 
worship,  both  public  and  private.  It  was  introduced 
by  divine  command  into  the  worship  of  the  Old 
Testament ;  the  blessed  Savior  himself  recommended 
it  by  his  practice;  and  it  is  enjoined  by  the  apostle 
Paul  on  Christians  in  general.  Its  separate  utility, 
in  addition  to  that  of  prayer  and  hearing  the  word 
of  God,  is  based  upon  the  very  nature  of  the  human 
mind,  as  it  calls  into  action  additional  powers  of  the 
soul.  Yet  as  the  materials  for  the  exercise  of  this 
Christian  duty  in  any  other  than  the  Hebrew  lan- 
guage, whether  translations  of  the  Psalms  or  original 
effusions  on  the  doctrines  and  facts  of  the  Scriptures, 
are  necessarily  the  products  of  uninspired  pens;  they 
are  characterized  by  different  degrees  of  merit,  both 
in  respect  to  poetic  excellence  and  devotional  ten- 
dency. In  no  other  language,  it  is  thought,  is  there 
extant  so  copious  and  excellent  a  collection  of  Psalms 
and  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,  as  that  of  the  Lu- 
theran Church  in  Germany.  And  from  this  copious 
source  our  German  churches  in  this  country  have 
drawn  ample  supplies.  Yet  the  prevalence  of  the 
English  language  has,  in  some  places,  long  since  led 
to  its  introduction  into  the  services  of  our  sanctuaries, 
as  well  as  to  the  publication  of  several  collections  of 


VI  PREFACE. 

hymns  in  the  same  tongue.  Among  these,  that  made 
by  the  learned  and  pious  Dr.  Kuntze,  then  Senior  of 
the  New  York  Ministerium,  and  published  in  1795, 
is  excellent  in  its  devotional  tendency,  but  lamentably 
deficient  in  poetic  beauty  and  purity  of  diction.  The 
collection,  subsequently  made  by  a  Committee  of  the 
tfew  York  Synod,  appointed  in  1812,  not  only  merits 
a  decided  preference,  but  is  indeed  a  most  excellent 
work.  Yet  long  experience  has  evinced  that  this 
selection  does  not  afford  a  sufficient  variety  for  all  the 
purposes  of  ministerial  duty  and  Christian  practice, 
and  many  of  the  choicest  and  most  devotional  pro- 
ductions of  the  English  muse  are  not  contained  in  it. 
Under  these  circumstances,  the  General  Synod 
deemed  it  their  duty,  in  accordance  with  their  Con- 
stitution, and  in  obedience  to  the  numerous  calls 
made  on  them,  to  provide  a  hymn-book  possessing 
alike  sufficient  amplitude,  classical  excellence,  and 
devotional  spirit,  to  serve  as  a  permanent  book  for 
the  churches  of  their  connection,  and  for  all  others 
who  may  be  disposed  to  use  it.  For  this  purpose  tin 
undersigned  were  appointed  a  committee  in  1825,  and 
have  for  several  years  devoted  their  most  particular 
and  prayerful  attention  to  the  important  duty  assigned 
them.  They  have  found  the  work  arduous  far  be- 
yond their  early  expectations  ;  but  their  conviction 
of  its  importance  and  necessity  has  continually  in- 
creased. Their  aim  has  been  to  combine  in  the 
highest  possible  degree  practical  excellence  with  the 
charms  and  graces  of  poetry.  They  have  procured 
all  the  most  excellent  and  valuable  hymn-books  used 
by  sister  churches,  and  have  also  examined  very 
many  hymns  dispersed  through  the  works  of  indi- 
vidual authors.  They  feel  assured  that  the  selection 
made  will  contain  the  major  part  of  the  best  hymns 
extant  in  the  English  language.  They  have  also, 
after   mature   consideration,   constructed   a  new  ar- 


PREFACE.  VI 1 

rangement,  which  they  deem  decidedly  more  practi- 
cal than  any  other  which  they  have  seen,  and  calcu- 
lated to  be  more 'useful  both  to  ministers  and  laymen. 

A  view  of  the  general  subjects,  sufficiently  minute 
for  reference,  is  prefixed  to  the  book.  A  portable 
size  was  adopted,  not  only  for  the  sake  of  cheapness 
and  convenience  in  public  and  domestic  worship,  but 
also  that  Christians  who  strive  to  walk  with  God,  and 
delight  to  sing  the  songs  of  Zion,  may  carry  this 
volume  with  them  on  their  journeys,  and  in  their 
social  walks,  and  into  the  field  of  labor,  and,  as  op- 
portunity may  offer,  kindle  anew  the  flame  of  their 
devotion  at  the  fire  of  the  sacred  muse. 

In  conclusion,  we  would  commend  this  work  to  the 
serious  use  of  the  disciples  of  our  Lord  in  general, 
and  our  churches  in  particular ;  and  more  especially 
to  the  favor  and  blessing  of  that  divine  Redeemer, 
whose  dying  love  will  be  the  theme  of  our  more  per- 
fect praises  in  the  realms  of  celestial  bliss. 

S.  S.  SCHMUCKER, 
Professor  of  Theology  in  Theological  Seminary  of  the 
General  Synod  of  Evangelical  Luth.  Church. 

C.  P.  Krauth, 

Pastor  of  the  Second  English  Lutheran  Church,  Philadelphia. 

G-.  Shober, 

Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  Salem,  North  Carolina 

J.  G.   SCHMUCKER,  D.  D., 
Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  York,  Pennsylvania,. 

B.  Keller, 

Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  Germantown,  Pennsylvania. 
Gettysburg,  Pa.,  May  16,  1828. 


PREFACE  TO  THE  NEW  EDITION. 


VARIOUS  changes  in  this  Hymn  book  having  been 
called  for,  a  committee  was,  at  the  meeting  of  the 
General  Synod  in  1845,  appointed  to  examine  what 
was  desirable  in  this  respect,  and  directed  to  report 
to  the  Synod  at  its  next  meeting  in  the  city  of  New 
York  in  1848.  The  committee  having  done  so,  their 
report  was  accepted,  and  their  number  having  been 
increased  by  the  addition  of  one  member  from  each 
Synod  not  already  represented  in  that  committee, 
they  were  directed  to  make  the  alterations  and  im- 
provements indicated  as  necessary,  and  to  have  the 
book  stereotyped  and  published. 

The  committee,  consisting  of  fifteen,  being  too  un- 
wieldy and  too  widely  separated  for  frequent  con- 
sultation, having  had  a  meeting  during  the  session 
of  the  General  Synod,  and  agreed  upon  a  mode  of 
action  for  the  decision  of  one  or  two  points,  com- 
mitted the  details  of  the  work  to  a  sub-committee  of 
three  who  resided  in  the  same  place,  (Gettysburg, 
Pa.,)  and  could  therefore  perform  the  task  assigned 
them  with  the  greatest  deliberation.  The  results  of 
their  labors  are  herewith  presented  to  the  church. 

It  is  needless  to  specify  in  detail  the  changes  that 
they  have  made,  but  they  may  state  in  general  that. 
in  accordance  with  the  report  and  resolutions  under 
which  they  were  appointed,  they  carefully  revised 
the  text  of  the  whole  work,  making  such  verbal 
changes  as  seemed  necessary  or  desirable,  removed 
some  fifty  of  the  most  objectionable  hymns  from 
the  body  of  the  book  as  originally  prepared,  threw 
out  all  duplicates,  substituted  improved  editions  of 


PREFACE    TO   THE    NEW   EDITION.  IX 

hymns  where  they  presented  themselves,  rejected 
such  stanzas  of  hymns  as  seemed  injurious  to  them, 
and  re-arranged  the  whole  Appendix,  from  which 
they  removed  those  hymns  generally  to  which  well 
grounded  exception  appeared  to  have  been  taken  in 
our  churches.  For  the  hymns  removed  they,  of 
course,  substituted  others,  and,  without  increasing 
the  size  or  price  of  the  book,  have  added  some  forty 
others,  so  as  to  make  the  whole  number  of  new  hymns 
in  this  edition  about  one  hundred  and  fifty. 

These  changes,  they  believe,  will  generally  com- 
mend themselves  to  those  interested  in  this  work. 
They  might  indeed  have  been  carried  further,  but  it 
was  not  contemplated  that  the  book  should  be  so  re- 
modeled as  to  be  incapable  of  being  used  in  connec- 
tion with  the  previous  editions.  On  a  subsequent 
page  will  be  found  directions  for  the  use  of  the  new 
in  connection  with  the  old  book,  and  the  plan  is  so 
plain  and  simple  that  it  is  hoped  that  no  inconve- 
nience will  be  experienced  in  this  respect. 

To  facilitate  the  use  of  hymns  translated  from  the 
German,  of  which  as  many  as  seemed  desirable  under 
existing  circumstances  have  been  introduced,  a  table 
of  tunes  suitable  to  them,  or  the  melodies  of  their 
originals,  the  metres  of  which  have  been  preserved, 
is  appended. 

No  table  of  scriptural  passages  has  been  intro- 
duced, because  very  little  use  seems  to  be  made  of 
such  tables,  and  because  the  few  references  which 
were  made  to  such  passages  at  the  headings  of  hymns 
in  former  editions,  have  been  omitted  in  this  for  the 
sake  of  brevity  and  of  uniformity.  It  is  hoped  that  a 
careful  statement  of  the  subject  of  each  hymn,  at  its 
head,  and  a  copious  index  of  subjects  will  supply  all 
that  is  here  needed. 

Hoping  that  the  book,  thus  revised  and  enlarged, 
will  meet  the  wants  and  expectations  of  those  for 

a2 


X  PREFACE    TO    THE    NEW    EDITION. 

whom  it  is  intended,  and  animate  more  and  more  the 
devotions  of  our  churches  and  of  individual  Chris- 
tians, and  praying  that  all  who  use  it  may  "  sing 
with  the  spirit  and  with  the  understanding,"  and  that 
the  Triune  God  may  accept  of  the  praises,  and 
answer  the  prayers  thus  addressed  unto  Him,  we 
herewith  commit  this  volume  to  our  ministers  and 
people. 

Wm.  M.  Reynolds,  Synod  East  Penna., 
H.  L.  Baugher,  "       Maryland, 

S.  S.  Schmucker,        "       West  Penna., 
Ciias.  F.  Schaeffer,  "       New  York, 
H.  I.  Schmidt,  "       Hartwick, 

L.  Eichelberger,        "       Virginia, 
G.  Scherer,  "       S.  W.  Virginia, 

J.  D.  Scheck,  "       North  Carolina, 

P.  A.  Strobel,  "       South  Carolinn, 

H.  G.  Keil,  «       Ohio,  (English,) 

J.  II.  Hoffman,  «       Wittenberg, 

W.  H.  Harrison,        <<       Miami, 
F.  Springer,  "       Illinois, 

J.  Winecoff,  m       Alleghany, 

P.  Glenn,  "       South  West, 

Gettysbirg.  Pa.,  April  9,  1850. 


i. 


S 


EXPLANATIONS. 

t  Placed  after  the  number  of  a  hymn  shows  that 
it  is  a  new  one,  not  found  in  former  editions. 

XX  After  the  number  of  a  hymn  shows  that  it  is 
not  in  the  first  revised  edition. 

*  At  the  end  of  a  stanza  shows  that  the  following 
stanza  of  the  older  editions  has  been  omitted. 

**  Indicates  the  omission  of  two  stanzas,  fee. 

Where  a  hymn  has  two  numbers  thus,  537,  (850,) 
the  second  number  indicates  the  place  of  the  hymn 
in  the  old  books. 


TABULAR  VIEW   OF   CONTENTS. 


I.  The  Scriptures 1 

II.  Being  and  Perfections  of  God 13,  772 

III.  Trinity 41,  805 

IV.  Praise  to  God 44,  767 

V.  The  works  of  God 58 

VI.  Providence  of  God 65 

VII.  Fall  and  depravity  of  man 89 

VIII.  Christ 99,  776 

IX.  Holy  Spirit 172,  793 

X.  Angels 808 

XL  The  Gospel  call 182,  811 

XII.  Penitence  of  the  awakened  sinner 248,  831 

XIII.  Supplication  for  divine  mercy 270,  836 

XIV.  Salvation  through  Jesus  Christ 303,  841 

XV.  Christian  experience 355,  851 

XVI.  The  means  of  grace 483,  876 

XVII.  Kingdom  and  Church  of  Christ 528,  881 

XVIII.  Missionary  hymns 881 

XIX.  Particular  occasions  and  circumstances.  .598,  896 

1.  Social  meetings 896 

2.  Revivals 907 

3.  Confirmation 917 

xi 


Xll  TABULAR    VIEW  OF    CONTENTS. 

4.  Consecration  of  places  of  worship 928 

5.  Special  occasions 932 

6.  Sickness  and  affliction 956 

7.  Seamen 960 

8.  Reformation  festival 963 

9.  National  occasions 968 

10.  Temperance 973 

11.  Bible  Societies 978 

XX.  Death 598,  896 

XXL  Resurrection 727,  989 

XXTI.  Judgment 731,  989 

XXIII.  Eternity 738,993 

XXIV.  Dismissions  and  Doxologies 752,  1005 

Appendix 7(>7 


HYMNS 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 

X  The  Bible  the  source  of  religious  knowledge.         ±j.  M. 

1  INTERNAL  Spirit !  'twas  thy  breath 
J-J  The  oracles  of  truth  inspired ; 
And  kings  and  holy  seers  of  old 

With  strong  prophetic  impulse  fired. 

2  Mov'd  by  thy  great  almighty  pow'r, 

Their  lips  with  heavenly  wisdom  flow'd; 
Their  hands  a  thousand  wonders  wrought, 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  God. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts  they  spread  the  news 

Of  pardon,  through  a  Savior's  blood  ; 
And  to  a  num'rous  seeking  crowd 
Mark'd  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  powers  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 

Against  the  sacred  word  combine ; 
Thy  providence  through  ev'ry  age 
Securely  guards  the  work  divine. 

5  Thee,  its  great  author,  source  of  light, 

Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore ; 

And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee 

Its  hidden  wonders  to  explore. 

Jj  Divine  authority  of  the  Bible.  Li.  M. 

1  'HP WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

-L    The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heav'nly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm' d  the  messages  they  brought : 

A  i  l 


Kl  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  : 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 


3 


The  Bible  suited  to  our  toants.  C  M. 


1  T^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
A     What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  0  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light! 

G  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 
Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Savior  there. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  6 

*T  The  word  of  God  a  rich  treasure.  0.  M. 

1  1 "  ET  av'rice,  borne  from  shore  to  shore, 
JLi  Her  chosen  good  pursue  : 

Thy  word,  0  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy, 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight ; 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold; 
And  here  the  Savior's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heav'nly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And  all  our  wants  supplied; 
Naught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied.* 


fj        Tli£  value  and  comprehensiveness  of  the  Bible.        C  M. 

1  1 "  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
-JLi   To  form  one  perfect  book : 

Great  God  !  if  once  compar'd  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiv'n, 
Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave : 
But  thine  conduct  to  heav'n. 

3  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 


4  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  thy  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 


\-- 


5  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 
Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seed  of  immortal  bliss  is  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 


6 


The  Bible  precious.  P.  M.       8.7.8.777 


1  "pRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 
Jl     Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ! 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 

Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor — 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 
Here  m}r  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 

0/  excess  there  is  no  danger  ; 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed — 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed ! 

I  rower  of  the  Bible.  P.  M.       8s  &  7s. 

1  T)Y  the  thoughtless  world  derided, 
1>   Still  I  love  the  word  of  God  ; 

'Tis  the  crook  by  which  I'm  guided, 

Often  'tis  a  chast'ning  rod. 
'Tis  a  sword  that  cuts  asunder 

All  my  pride  and  vanity, 
When  abased  I  lie,  and  wonder 

That  he  spares  a  wretch  like  me. 

2  This  confirms  me  when  I  waver, 

Sets  my  trembling  judgment  right; 

When  1  stray,  how  much  soever, 

This  is  my  restoring  light. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  5 

Satan  oft,  and  sin,  assail  me 

With  temptations  ever  new ; 
Then  there's  nothing  can  avail  me, 

Till  my  bleeding  Lord  I  view. 

3  Faith  I  need;  0  Lord,  bestow  it, 

Give  my  lab'ring  mind  relief; 
Oft,  alas  !  I  doubt,  I  know  it; 

Help,  0  help  my  unbelief. 
Dearest  Savior,  by  thy  merit 

May  I  gain  a  future  crown; 
Guide,  0  guide  me  by  thy  Spirit, 

Till  these  storms  are  overblown. 

Q  The  usefulness  of  the  Scriptures.  L.  M. 

1  ^TTHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd 

t  T     A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the"  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  0  God ! 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  powers ; 
It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favor'd  lands,  that  have  this  word, 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 


9 


Value  of  the  Bilk  to  the  t/oiniu.  C.  M. 


1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
JlI  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  ent'reth  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heav'nly  light 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road ; 
1  hate  mine  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

(j  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 
How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 


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The  glory  of  the  Word.  C.  M, 


1  rpiIE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

A    And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  / 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat; 
His  truths  upon  the  nation  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  day. 

The  Scriptures  consolatory  to  the  Penitent.        0.  M. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  tears, 
-L^  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 

And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace     . 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Savior's  face 
In  almost  ev'ry  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

5  0  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God  ! 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

±£j  The  reasonableness  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M 

1  O  HALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
IO  Of  our  Redeemer  God? 

Shall  infidels  reproach  his  laws, 
Or  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  chose  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults  ? 


8  BEING    AND 

May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  the  gospel  bids  us  fight 

With  Qesh,  and  self,  and  sin? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright, 
Which  we  are  call'd  to  win  V 

4  What  if  the  foolish  and  the  poor 

His  glorious  grace  partake  ? 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more, 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  name, 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
Jesus  should  never  bear  the  blame, 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  grow  firm  and  strong, 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
Nor  blush,  nor  fear  to  walk  among 
The  men  that  love  the  Lord. 


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BEING  AND   PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD. 

Q+  T       AT 

^)  God  exalted  above  all  praise.  ±j.  JxL 

1  "INTERNAL  Power!  whose  high  abode 
-Li   Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God; 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds  ! 

2  Far  in  the  depths  of  space,  thy  throne 
Burns  with  a  lustre  all  its  own  : 

In  shining  ranks,  beneath  thy  feet, 
Angelic  pow'rs  and  splendors  meet. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  feeble  mortals  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too  : 
With  lowly  minds  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High. 

4  God  is  in  heav'n,  and  man  below  ; 
Short  be  our  tunes,  our  words  be  few  : 
Let  sacred  rev'rence  check  our  songs, 
And  praise  sit  silent  on  our  tongues. 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 


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The  spirituality  of  God.  Ju.  M. 

1  nPHOU  art,  0  God !  a  spirit  pure, 
J-    Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 

Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 

Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thine  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  in  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 

Can  draw  thine  image  spotless  fair ! 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare  ! 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 

Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heav'ns ; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay, 

In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore ; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

10  The  Infinite.  C.  M. 

1  QOME  seraph,  lend  your  heav'nly  tongue, 
^   Or  harp  of  golden  string, 

That  I  may  raise  a  lofty  song 
To  our  eternal  King. 

2  Thy  names,  how  infinite  they  be ! 

Great  Everlasting  One  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfined  thy  throne. 

3  Thy  glory  shines  immensely  bright ; 

Exhaustless  is  thy  grace  ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

4  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound ; 

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10  BEING    AND 

An  ocean  of  infinities, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

5  The  niyst'ries  of  creation  lie 
Beneath  enlighten'd  minds; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky 
And  fly  before  the  winds ; 

G  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 
And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills 
And  overloads  our  soul.* 

JO  God  supreme  and  independent.  *i.  M. 

1  XW7"HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

▼  ▼      Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach  ; 
He  dwells  concealed  in  radiant  flame, 

Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 

Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
How  dark  are  they,  and  he  how  bright! 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo ! 

Creation  rose  at  his  command ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand.** 

4  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 

The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise ; 
All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

,-f  P.M.     14.14.4.7.8. 

|   |  /'raise  tO  God  for  his  goodne8S  and  mercy. 

1  T) RAISE   ye  Jehovah  !    with    anthems  of 
I »raise  come  before  him; 
Great  is  his  mercy!    with  hearts  of  thanks- 
giving  adore  him  : 

Finn  is  his  word.  Freely  his  grace  is  conferr'd; 
Humbly  for  pardon  implore  him. 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  11 

2  Praise    him    all  nations!     "lis   he   that  has 

crown'd  yon  with  blessing  : 
0  come  before  him,  your  sins  and  transgres- 
sions confessing; 
Worship  the  Lord;  Bow  to  the  claims  of  his 
word ; 
Songs  to  his  gloiy  addressing. 

3  Angels,  rejoicing,  unite  in  the  shout  of  salvation; 
Daily  and  nightly  they  sing  to  the  God  of 

creation  : 
"  Worthy  to  reign,  Keeper  and  Savior  of  men, 
O'er  every  kingdom  and  nation." 

4  Praise  ye  Jehovah!   the   sov'reign   of  earth 

and  of  heaven, 
Unto  his  holy  name  honor  and  glory  be  given ; 
Wake  ev'ry  string !  Tune  all  your  voices  and 

sing  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  reply,  amen  ! 

lO'  Unity  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  INTERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

-L^  Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown, 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws, — 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all,  within  itself  possest ; 
By  none  controll'd  in  thy  commands. 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay  : 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  0  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest,    • 

Fountain  of  peace  and  joy  and  love; 
Thy  favour  only  makes  us  blest ; 

Without  thee,  all  would  nothing  prove. 

5  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs. 

Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  we  would  live. 


12  BEING    AM) 

6  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands, 
Their  idol-deities  dethrone ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 


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God  incomprehensible,  xj.  M. 


1  /^  REAT  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
^J  Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through; 
Our  lab'ring  pow'rs  with  rev'rence  own 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
Enough  for  mortal  men  to  know; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  pow'r  divine 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  0  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
Explore  thy  sacred  truth,  and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will ! 


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God  eternal  end  unchangeable.  0.  M 


1  p  REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou! 
^JT  How7  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  earth  or  heaven  was  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  lime  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  13 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  to  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears, 
To  thee  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 

6  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou ! 

How  frail  and  weak  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


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God  self-existent,  eternal,  unchangeable.        L.  M. 

1  A  LL-POW'RFUL,  self-existent  God, 
-£Jl  Who  all  creation  dost  sustain ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come, 

And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 

2  Fix'd  and  eternal  as  thy  days, 

Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Through  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminish'd  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being  !  source  of  good  ! 

Immutable  dost  thou  remain ; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign.** 

4  Earth  may  with  all  her  pow'rs  dissolve, 

If  such  the  great  Creator's  will ; 
But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same ; 
"  I  am"  is  thy  memorial  still. 

£j£j  God  almighty.  L.  M. 

1  f~^i  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
VJT  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pow'r ; 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  mietfit  adore. 


14  BEING    AM) 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  pow'r  aloud. 

O'er  the  vast  ocean  and  the  land; 
Bis  voice  divides  the  wat'ry  cloud, 

And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command.* 

3  His  thunders  rend  the  vaulted  skies, 

And  palaces  and  temples  shake ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

4  The  Lord  sits  sov'reign  o'er  the  flood ; 

Jehovah  reigns  for  ever  king ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

5  We  see  no  terrors  in  his  name, 

But  in  our  God  a  Father  find  : 
The  voice  that  shakes  all  nature's  frame 
Speaks  comfort  to  the  pious  mind. 


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?}  God  the  governor  of the  universe.  C  M. 


1  5  HP  WAS  God  who  huiTd  the  rolling  spheres 
A    And  stretch'd  the  boundless  skies ; 
Who  form'd  the  plan  of  endless  years, 


And  bade  the  ages  rise. 


2  From  everlasting  is  his  might, 

Immense  and  unconfin'd  : 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light, 
And  rides  upon  the  wind. 

3  lie  darts  along  the  burning  skies; 

Loud  thunders  round  him  roar  : 
All  heav'n  attends  him  as  he  flies; 
All  hell  proclaims  his  pow'r, 

•1   He  scatters  nations  with  his  breath; 
The  scatter'd  nations  fly  : 
Dire  pestilence  and  wasting  death 
Confc-s  the  Godhead  nigh. 

5  Ye  world.-,  with  ev'rv  living  thing, 
Fulfil  his  high  command : 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  15 

Mortals,  pay  homage  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 


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God  seen  in  the  elements.         x  .  M.       /  S. 


1  "Tf^HEN  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom, 

▼  ▼      Clouds  on  clouds  portentous  spread, 
Black  as  if  the  day  of  doom 

Hung  o'er  nature's  shrinking  head ; 
When  the  lightning  breaks  from  high, 
God  is  coming — God  is  nigh  ! 

2  Then  we  hear  his  chariot  wheels, 

As  the  mighty  thunder  rolls ; 
Nature,  startled  nature  reels 

From  the  centre  to  the  poles ; 
Then  the  ocean,  earth  and  sky, 
Tremble  as  he  passes  by ! 

3  Darkness,  wild  with  horror,  forms 

His  mysterious  hiding-place ; 
Should  he  from  his  ark  of  storms, 

Rend  the  veil  and  show  his  face, 
At  the  judgment  of  his  eye, 
All  the  universe  would  die. 

4  God  of  vengeance  !  from  above, 

While  thine  awful  bolts  are  hurl'd, 
0  remember  thou  art  love  ! 

Spare — 0  spare  a  guilty  world  ! 
Stay  thy  flaming  wrath  awhile, 
Let  the  bow  of  promise  smile  ! 


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God  omnipresent  and  omniscient.  .L.  M. 


1  1 "  ORD,  thou  hast   search'd   and   seen   me 
JL^         through, 

Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  pow'rs. 

2  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love ; 


16  BEING    AND 

Where.  Lord,  could  T  thy  presence  shun. 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run? 

3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive. 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

4  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

5  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thine  all-searching  eyes ; 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  noon, 

6  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where  er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 


God  omniscient.  0.  JM. 

1  1 "  ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee ! 
J-^  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  form' d  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 


pr 

tin 


Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ; 
Where  caii  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  ev'ry  side. 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  17 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  ev'ry  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sov'reign  love. 


God's  Wisdom.  C.  M. 


27 

1  ^ONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
£5  To  my  almighty  God  : 

He  hath  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought ! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry^  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind ; 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem' d  the  sons  of  men 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth,  and  skies, 

Thy  heav'nly  skill  proclaim ; 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  pow'r,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

Zo  God  holy  and  just.  C.  M. 

1  TTOLY  and  rev'rend  is  the  name 
-CI  Of  our  eternal  King ; 
Thrice  holy,  Lord  !  the  angels  cry  : 
Thrice  holy  let  us  sing. 


18  BEING   AND 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  saints  are  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

3  The  deepest  rev'rence,  homage,  love, 

Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God !  preserve  my  mind 

From  all  pollution  free ; 
Thine  image  form  within  my  breast, 
That  I  thy  face  may  see. 


God  the  searcher  of  hearts.  0.  M. 

1  /^1  OD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise ; 
^~X  He  sees  our  inmost  mind; 

In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear. 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bended  knees  the  ground : 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord  !  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere : 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


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God  no  respecter  of  persons. 


C.  M 


1  Tl^ITH  eye  impartial,  heav'n's  high  King 
▼  ▼      Surveys  each  human  tribe; 
No  earthly  pomp  his  eyes  can  charm, 
Nor  wealth  his  favor  bribe. 


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2  The  rich  and  poor,  of  equal  clay, 

His  pow'rful  hand  did  frame ; 
All  souls  are  his,  and  him  alike 
Their  common  parent  claim. 

3  Ye  sons  of  men  of  high  degree, 

Your  great  Superior  own  ; 
Praise  him  for  all  his  gifts,  and  pay 
Your  homage  at  his  throne. 

4  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  humble  poor, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear : 
The  God  you  serve  will  ne'er  forsake 
The  man  of  heart  sincere. 

31  God  faithful.  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  rpHE  promises  I  sing, 

A    Which  love  supreme  once  spoke  ; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke. 

They  stand  secure 
And  steadfast  still : 
Not  Zion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away, 

When  once  the  Judge  appears ; 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortal  years  : 

But  still  the  same, 
In  radiant  lines, 
His  promise  shines 

Through  all  the  flame. 

3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 

Through  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground, 
And  dissipate  the  spheres. 

'Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 
I'll  stand  serene, 

Thy  word  my  rock. 


20  BEING   AND 

<*)^  God  benevolent  and  merciful.  0.  M. 

1  rFHY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 
J-    Unmerited  and  free, 

Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear ; 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

0  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

To  ev'ry  soul  abound ; 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are  ; 

A  rock  which  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure ; 
And,  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 
His  goodness  must  endure. 

QQ  T>      AT 

-)-)  God  is  love.  P.  M. 

1  "VI"  Y  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise : 
^i-  How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze, 

How  sweetly  bloom  below! 
1 1  -1  renins  from  thine  eternal  throne; 
Through  heav'n  its  joys  for  ever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  How. 

2 'Tis  love  thai  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 
Their  genial  drops  distil ; 


PERFECTIONS   OF    GOD.  21 

In  ev'rj  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  ev'ry  gale  that  blows, 
And  glides  in  ev'ry  rill. 

3  It  robes  in  cheerful  green  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  flow'ry  beauties  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale : 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain, 
The  blushing  fruit,  the  golden  grain, 

And  smile  on  ev'ry  vale. 

4  But  in  thy  gospel  see  it  shine, 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine, 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiv'n, 
There  faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day 

And  opens  all  her  heav'n. 

5  Then  let  the  love,  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

(£)  jc  God  gracious  to  all.  0.  JM. 

1  C  WEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
£5  0  God,  my  heav'nly  King ! 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies. 
Througii  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food ; 
Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 


22  •  BEING    AND 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim; 
But  saints  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

OfJ  God's  mercies  unutterable.  U.  M. 

1  /"\UR  souls  with  pleasing  wonder  view 
v_/   The  bounties  of  thy  grace ; 

How  much  bestow'd,  how  much  reserv'd 
For  those  that  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thy  lib'ral  hand  with  worldlv  bliss 

Oft  makes  their  cup  run  o*er; 
And  in  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love 
They  find  diviner  store. 

3  Here  mercy  hides  their  num'rous  sins; 

Here  grace  their  souls  renews; 
Here  hope,  and  love,  and  joy,  and  peace 
Their  heav'nly  beams  diffuse. 

4  But  oh !  what  treasures  yet  unknown 

Are  lodg'd  in  worlds  to  come ! 
If  these  th  enjoyments  of  the  way, 
How  happy  is  their  home ! 

5  And  what  shall  wretched  man  reply  ? 

Or  how  such  goodness  own? 
But  'tis  our  joy  that,  Lord,  to  thee 
Thy  servants'  hearts  are  known. 

6  Since  time 's  too  short,  all  gracious  God, 

To  utter  half  thy  praise ; 
Loud  to  the  honour  of  thy  name 
Eternal  hymns  we'll  raise. 

God's  mercy  <jr<<>t  ,ind  eternal.  B«  M. 

Y  soul,  repeat  his  praise 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 


'M 


PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD.  23 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 
And,  when  his  wrath  is  felt, 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  grace  subdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower ! 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 

And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


0  I  The  glory  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  "\TE  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays 

A    Attempt  the  great  Creator's  praise; 
But  who  an  equal  song  can  frame  ? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  He  sits  enthron'd  amidst  the  spheres, 
And  glory  like  a  garment  wears  ; 

While  boundless  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace 
Command  our  awe,  transcend  our  praise. 


24  BEING    AND 

3  Before  his  throne  a  shining  band 
Of  cherubs  and  of  seraphs  stand; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who  in  flight 
Outstrip  the  rapid  speed  ol  light. 

4  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth ; 

He  lbrm'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth, 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  rneasur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines  ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name. 

6  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Let  us  his  high  perfections  sing; 

0  let  his  praise  employ  our  tongue, 
While  list  ning  worlds  applaud  the  song  I 


God  is  Love. 


C.  M. 


1  A  MID  the  splendors  of  thy  state, 
i\.  My  God,  thy  love  appears 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 

Among  a  thousand  stars. 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round 

Thy  boundless  power  proclaims. 
And  m  melodious  accent  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  soy  reign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight. 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds  and  smoke  and  fire, 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name: 
But  Sion  sings,  'm  melting  notes, 
The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 

Thy  counsels  and  designs, 


PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD.  25 

In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  havefram'd, 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 

6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 
Through  earth  and  heav'n  above, 
The  joyful,  the  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love  ! 

OO  A  Song  of  praise  to  God.  L.  M. 


iT 


0  God,  the  universal  King, 


Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heav'ns  stretch'd  o'er  our  head, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  the  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sov'reignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires, 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 

And  through  the  night  their  praise  prolong. 

5  The  list'ning  earth  with  rapture  hears 
Th'  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres, 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  powers, 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores ; 
His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 

As  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue. 

4U  God  seen  by  fa  Wi .  L .  M , 

1  INTERNAL  and  immortal  King! 
J-^  Thy  peerless  splendors  none  can  bear, 
But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes, 
When  God  with  all  his  glory's  there. 


26  THE    TRINITY. 

2  Yet  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 

The  great  Invisible  can  see ; 
And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy, 
In  fix'd  regards,  great  God  !  to  thee. 

3  Then  ev'ry  tempting  form  of  sin, 

Aw'd  by  thy  presence,  disappears ; 
And  all  the  glowing,  raptur'd  soul 
The  likeness,  it  contemplates,  wears. 

4  0  ever  present  to  my  heart! 

Witness  to  its  extreme  desire ; 
Behold  it  presses  on  to  thee, 

For  it  hath  caught  the  heav'nly  fire. 

5  This  one  petition  would  I  urge : 

To  bear  thee  ever  in  my  sight ! 
In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown, 
My  only  portion  and  delight. 


THE   TRINITY. 

OFFICES    OF    FATHER,    SOX,    AND    SPIRIT. 

-fcX  The  doctrine  and  use  of  the  Trinity.  C  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  glory  !  to  thy  name 
A     Immortal  praise  we  give; 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 

And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease ; 
Our  lives  he  ransom'd  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thine  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  giv'n, 
Whose  influ'nce  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  tor  heav'n. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 


THE   TRINITY.  27 

And  spread  his  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 
One  general  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heav'n  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 


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A  song  of  praise  to  the  ever-blessed  Trinity.       L.  M, 


1  "DLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love ; 
-D    To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise, 

Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


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Christian  Thanksgiving.       P.  M.       9. 8.9. 8. 8. 8. 


1  r\  THAT  I  had  a  thousand  voices ! 

^<-J  A  mouth  to  speak  with  thousand  tongues ! 
Then,  with  a  heart  his  praise  rejoices, 
Would  I  proclaim  in  grateful  songs, 
To  all,  wherever  I  might  be, 
What  'tis  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me. 

2  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render, 

For  soul  and  body  strangely  join'd; 
I  praise  thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 
For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 


28  PRAISE    TO   GOD. 

So  richly  spread  on  every  side. 
And  freely  for  my  use  supplied. 

3  What  equal  praises  can  I  offer. 

Dear  Jesus,  for  thy  mercy  shown? 
"What  pangs,  my  Savior,  did'st  thou  suffer, 

And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone  ! 
Thy  death  alone  my  soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  thee. 

4  Honor  and   praise,  still  onward  reaching, 

Be  thine  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Whose  holy  pow'r  and  faithful  teaching 

Give  me  among  thy  saints  a  place : 
Whate'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  thy  light  divine. 

5  Accept,  0  Lord,  I  now  implore  thee, 

The  feeble  praise  I  give  below : 
In  heav'n  I  better  will  adore  thee, 

When  I  an  angel's  strength  shall  know  : 
There  would  I  lead  the  sacred  choir, 
And  raise  their  hallelujahs  high'r. 


PRAISE    TO    GOD. 
— | — 1_       Praise  to  God  as  tlie  Creator  and  Preserver.      L.  M. 

1  T>EFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

-L)  Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
Be  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r.  without  our  aid. 

.Made  us  <ifel;iv.  and  form'd  US  men. 

And,  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
lie  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  wo  his  care. 

Oiii-  -mils  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honor-  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name ! 


PRAISE    TO    GOD.  2! 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


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Praise  for  Preservation  and  Redemption.         0.  M. 


1  "V7"E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

JL    With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care  ; 

In  him  we  live  and  move  : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 

On  this  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thine  almighty  love 

What  honours  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 


30  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

*T\)  Praise  fur  the  mercies  of  God.  -h.  M. 

1  f^  TVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ! 
^JT  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


Praise  at  a  1 7  times.  1  .   M. 


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1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath ; 
A  And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
Wnilst  life  and  thought  and  being  last 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train. 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  31 

His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eye-sight  on  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind ; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
Whilst  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


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P.  M.     6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4. 

All  creatures  praise  God. 


1  HPO  your  Creator  God, 

A    Your  great  Preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand, 
Your  highest  notes  of  praise. 

Let  ev'ry  voice 
Proclaim  his  pow'r, 
His  name  adore, 
And  loud  rejoice. 

2  Thou  source  of  light  and  heat, 

Bright  sov'reign  of  the  day, 
Dispensing  blessings  round 
With  all  diffusive  ray ; 

From  morn  to  night, 
With  ev'ry  beam, 
Record  his  name, 

Who  made  thee  bright. 

3  Fair  regent  of  the  night, 

With  all  thy  starry  train, 


32  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

Which  rise  in  silent  hosts, 
To  gild  the  azure  plain; 

With  countless  rays 
Declare  his  name, 
Prolong  the  theme, 

Reflect  his  praise. 

4  Let  all  the  creatures  join 

To  celebrate  his  name, 
And  all  their  various  pow'rs 
Assist  th'  exalted  theme. 

Let  nature  raise 
From  ev'ry  tongue 
A  general  song 

Of  grateful  praise. 

5  But  oh  !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow ; 
And  ev'ry  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow. 

Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  highly  blest 
Above  the  rest ; 
Declare  his  praise. 


49 


Praise  for  Divine  Goodness.         P.  M.       /S. 


1  ri  LORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
VJT  God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiv'n, 
Man,  the  well  belov'd  of  heav'n. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

2  Favor'd  mortals,  raise  the  song ; 
Endless  thanks  to  God  belong: 
Hearts  o'erflowing  with  his  praise, 
Join  the  hymns  your  voices  raise : 

Glory  be,  Sec.* 

3  Mark  the  wonders  of  his  hand  ! 
Pow'r,  no  empire  can  withstand ; 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  33 

Wisdom,  angels'  glorious  theme ; 
Goodness,  one  eternal  stream  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

Awful  Being  !  from  thy  throne 
Send  thy  promis'd  blessing  down ; 
Let  thy  light,  thy  truth,  thy  peace, 
Bid  our  raging  passions  cease  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 


50 


Exhortation  to  Praise.  S.  M. 


1  Z^IOME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
v_7  And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 

The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God ! 

{JX  Praise  to  God  for  Redemption.  0.  JV1, 

1  TNDULGENT  Father !  how  divine, 
J-  How  bright  thy  bounties  are  ! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine, 

Thy  goodness  to  declare. 

2  But  in  the  nobler  work  of  grace, 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles 
In  my  benign  Redeemer's  face, 
And  ev'ry  fear  beguiles  ! 

b2  3^ 


34  PRAISE    TO   GOD. 

3  Such  wonders,  Lord,  while  I  survey, 

To  thee  my  thanks  shall  rise, 
When  morning  ushers  in  the  day. 
Or  ev'ning  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glimm'ring  life  resigns  its  flame, 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  my  breath  ; 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 

5  But,  oh !  howT  blest  my  song  shall  rise, 

When  freed  from  feeble  clay, 
And  all  thy  glories  meet  mine  eyes 
In  one  eternal  day. 

6  Not  seraphs,  who  resound  thy  name, 

Through  yon  ethereal  plains, 
Shall  glow  with  a  diviner  flame, 
Or  raise  sublimer  strains. 


52 


Praise  in  time  awl  in  eternity.  C.  -M. 


1  T  ONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
JLJ  God  of  eternal  love  ! 

My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  pow'r  unknown, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great : 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 

And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  thai   bear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

•1   Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name. 
And  children  learn  thy  ways; 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  35 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date, 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known : 
Thine  arm  of  pow'r,  thy  heav'nly  state, 
With  public  splendor  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  rul'd  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

Praise  for  mercies.  fe.  M. 

1  r\  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
V^  Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins ; 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain; 

'Tis  he  that  heals*  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  rescued  from  the  grave, 

He,  that  redeemed  our  souls  from  death, 
Hath  boundless  pow'r  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 
He  gives  the  suff'rers  rest. 

The  Lord  hath  justice  for  the  proud, 
And  mercy  for  th'  oppress'd. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known ; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


6  PRAISE  TO   GOD. 


54 


God  worthy  of  the  highest  praise.  Ju.  M. 


1  TN  glad  amazement,  Lord,  I  stand 
A  Amidst  the  bounties  of  thy  hand ; 
How  numberless  those  bounties  are ! 
How  rich,  how  various,  and  how  fair ! 

2  But  0  !  what  poor  returns  I  make  ! 
What  lifeless  thanks  I  pay  thee  back ! 
Lord  !  I  confess,  with  humble  shame, 
My  off'rings  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

3  Fain  would  my  lab'ring  heart  devise 
To  bring  some  nobler  sacrifice. 

It  sinks  beneath  the  mighty  load  : 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God? 

4  To  him  I  consecrate  my  praise, 
And  vow  the  remnant  of  my  days. 
Yet  what,  at  best,  can  I  pretend, 
Worthy  such  gifts  from  such  a  friend  ? 

5  In  deep  abasement,  Lord,  I  see 
My  emptiness  and  poverty. 
Enrich  my  soul  with  grace  divine, 
And  make  me  worthier  to  be  thine. 

6  Give  me  at  length  an  angel's  tongue, 
That  heav'n  may  echo  with  my  song. 
The  theme,  too  great  for  time,  shall  be 
The  joy  of  long  eternity. 

£)^)  God  all  and  in  all.  S.  M, 

1  "TY/TY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
IVl  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  all.* 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  37 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heav'nly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 

Can  one  delight  afford, 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord.* 

{JO  God  glorious  and  Sinners  saved.  C  M. 

1  T^ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine  ! 
-F    How  high  thy  wonders  rise ! 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill, 
And  on  the  wings  of  ev'ry  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  mar. 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  awe  divine, 
To  see  what  God  performs. 

4  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  law, 

The  dying  son  atones  ; 
Oh,  the  dear  nrysteries  of  his  cross  ! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans  ! 

5  Now  the  fall  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Inmianuei's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  0  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


38  THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 

0  I      God  exalted  above  all  praise.    P.  M .      8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  T>ARENT  of  good!  thy  works  of  might 
A     I  trace  with  wonder  and  delight ; 

Thy  name  is  all  divine. 
There's  naught  in  earth  or  sea  or  air, 
Or  heaven  itself,  that's  good  or  fair, 

But  what  is  wholly  thine. 

2  Immensely  high  thy  glories  rise ; 

They  strike  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise, 

And  sacred  pleasure  yield ; 
An  ocean  wide  without  a  bound, 
Where  ev'ry  noble  wish  is  drown'd, 

And  ev'ry  want  is  fill'd. 

3  To  thee  my  warm  affections  move, 
In  sweet  astonishment  and  love, 

While  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
I  pant  for  naught  beneath  the  skies ; 
To  thee  my  ardent  wishes  rise, 

0  mine  eternal  All ! 

4  What  shall  I  do  to  spread  thy  praise, 
My  God  !  through  my  remaining  days, 

Or  how  thy  name  adore  ? 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  breath ; 
Let  me  be  thine  in  life  and  death, 

And  thine  for  evermore. 


THE  WORKS  OF   GOD. 
fjQ  God's  love  displayed  in  creation.  C  JV1. 

1  TTAIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good ! 
-CI  To  thee  our  songs  we  raise. 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 


THE    WORKS   OF    GOD.  39 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  ev'ning  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night, 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  : 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God  !  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage ! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page  ! 

6  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works 

Thy  varied  love  we  see, 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee ! 

fj^/  All  the  works  of  God  praise  him.  Li.  M. 

1  PT^HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
JL    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 


40  THE   WORKS   OF    GOD. 

Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  I 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 

(30  All  things  dependent  on  God.  C.  M 

1  ~\\TE  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God 

\V     Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food  ; 
Who  form'd  his  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  display'd, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes, 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  or  flow'r  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known : 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  On  thee  each  moment  we  depend  ; 

If  thou  withdraw,  we  die. 
Oh  may  we  ne'er  thai  God  offend, 

Who  is  forever  nigh! 


THE   WORKS    OF    GOD.  41 

\)X  The  riches  of  divine  goodness.  L.  M. 

1  1 "  ET  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite ; 
JLi  Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light, 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Sing  earth  in  verdant  robes  array'd, 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruits  and  shade, 

Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 

Of  fish  and  fowl,  and  beasts  and  worms.-* 

3  But  0 !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made ! 

4  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar, 
There  in  the  land  of  praise  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

Ow     Ml  nature  praises  God.      P.  M.       8.  / .8. / .8.8.  i . 

1  rf^HE  earth,  where'er  I  turn  mine  eye, 
JL    Reveals  her  Maker's  glory  ; 
Through  day  and  night  the  shining  sky 

Of  praise  repeats  its  story  ; 
Who  for  the  sun  there  fix'd  his  place  ? 
Who  clothes  .him  with  majestic  grace? 

The  starry  hosts — who  leads  them  ? 

2  Who  rules  the  restless  raging  winds  ? 

The  clouds,  in  rain  distilling  ? 
And  who  the  lap  of  earth  unbinds, 

Our  stores  with  plenty  filling  ? 
Great  God,  thy  praises  shall  abide, 
And,  with  thy  goodness,  reach  as  wide 

As  wide  creation  reaches. 

3  But  man, — a  body,  of  th    hand 

The  marvellous  formation ; 
'Tis  man, — a  soul  to  understand 
Thy  wonders  of  creation  ; 


42  THE    WORKS   OF   GOD. 

Tis  man, — who  to  himself  supplies 
Best  proof  that  thou  art  good  and  wise, — 
Who  best  should  sing  thy  praises. 

4  Now  pay  thine  honors  to  his  name, 

My  soul,  his  glory  telling  : 
Thy  Father  and  thy  God  proclaim. 

The  world's  glad  anthem  swelling  : 
Let  all  our  race,  with  one  accord, 
Love,  trust,  and  serve  our  common  Lord  : 

Who  can  refuse  to  serve  him  ! 


The  Mia  istry  of  A  ngels.  L .  M . 

1  r^  REAT  God  !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand 
VJT  In  shining  ranks  at  thy  right  hand, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzling  light, 

With  pinions  stretch'd  for  distant  flight! 

2  Immortal  fires  !  seraphic  flames  ! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names  ? 
In  strength  and  beauty  they  excel ; 
For  near  the  throne  of  God  they  dwell. 

o  How  eagerly  they  wish  to  know 
The  duties  he  would  have  them  do  : 
What  joy  their  active  spirits  feel, 
To  execute  their  Sov'reign's  will ! 

4  Hither,  at  his  command,  they  fly 
To  guard  the  beds  on  which  we  lie  ; 
To  shield  our  persons  night  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

5  Send,  0  my  God,  some  angel  down, 
(Though  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown,) 
To  guide  and  guard  my  doubtful  way 
Up  to  the  realms  of  endless  day. 


04 


Tk6  Soul.  C.   M 


1  "\VTIIAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 
▼  ▼     The  whole  creation  round? 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
Thai  which  in  Christ  is  found  : 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  43 

2  The  soul  of  man — Jehovah's  breath, 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death ; 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well-beloved  Son : 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deign'd  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 


But  everlasting  gain. 


PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

Volume  of  Divine  Providence.  C.  M. 

1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
-L^  Abas'd  before  the  Lord  ! 
Whate'er  his  pow'rful  hand  has  form'd, 

He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

O'erlook'd  in  his  decrees  ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  go, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 


44  PROVIDENCE   OF    GOD. 

5  Trusting  his  wisdom  and  his  love, 

1  would  not  wish  to  know 
What  in  the  book  of  his  decrees 
Awaits  me  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  my  fervent  pray'r, 

Whate'er  my  lot  shall  be, 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
My  soul  for  heav'n  and  thee ! 

00  God's  dispensations  merciful.  C.  M. 

1  HPHE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name !. 

J-    How  wide  is  his  command ! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand. 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne, 

And  light  his  awful  robe, 
Whilst,  with  a  smile  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall, 

In  all  their  shining  forms ; 
His  sov'reign  eye  looks  o'er  them  all, 
And  pities  mortal  worms.* 

4  Now,  let  the  Lord  for  ever  reign, 

And  sway  us  as  he  will ; 
Sick  or  in  health,  in  ease  or  pain, 
We  are  his  fav'rites  still. 

0/  God  provides  for  all.  L.  M. 

1  pi  REATEST  of  beings,  source  of  life, 
^JT    Sov'reign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea  ! 
All  nature  feels  thy  pow'r ;  but  man 

A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Subject  to  wants,  to  thee  he  looks, 

And  from  thy  goodness  seeks  supplies; 
And  when,  oppress'd  with  guilt,  he  mourns 
Thy  mercy  lifts  him  to  the  skies. 


PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD.  45 

3  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unform'd, 

Ne'er  raised  a  tender  thought  to  heav'n ; 
And  men,  whom  reason  lifts  to  God, 

Though  oft  by  passion  downward  driv'n  ;:i: 

4  All,  great  Creator !  all  are  thine ; 

All  feel  thy  providential  care ; 
And,  through  each  varying  scene  of  life, 
Alike  thy  constant  pity  share. 

5  And,  whether  grief  oppress  the  heart, 

Or  whether  joy  elate  the  breast, 
Or  life  still  keep  its  little  course, 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest : 

6  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 

Thy  sacred  pleasure,  Lord,  obey ; 
And  all  are  training  man  to  dwell 
Nearer  to  bliss,  and  nearer  thee. 

00  God's  appointments  wise  and  good.  Ju.  M. 

1  rpHROUGH  all  the  various  shifting  scene 

J-    Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 
Thy  hand,  0  God,  conducts,  unseen, 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 

Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  all  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  pow'r  ? 

Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball  ? 
When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  Thy  pow'rful  consolations  cheer ; 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh; 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear, 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

5  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n 

On  thine  eternal  will  depend ; 


46  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  giv'n, 
Would  man  pursue  th'  appointed  end. 

6  Be  this  my  care ; — To  all  beside, 
Indiff'rent  let  my  wishes  be. 
Passion  be  calm,  abas'd  be  pride, 

And  fix'd  my  soul,  great  God !  on  thee. 

\)\j  God's  ways  incomprehensible.  CM. 

1  /^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
VJT  His  wonders  to  perform, 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain. 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

TO1     Hope  in  Goffs  mercy.       P.  M.      8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  T7R0M  deep  distress  to  thee  I  pray; 
1      0  God,  hear  my  entreaty! 
Turn  not  thy  face  from  me  away, 
But  show  thy  tender  pity  : 


PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  47 

As  judge,  shouldst  thou  my  deeds  regard, 
In  justice  weighing  due  award, 
How  could  I  stand  the  trial ! 

2  With  thee  should  mercy  not  prevail 

To  show  to  man  thy  favor, 
His  ev'ry  act  his  guilt  would  swell, 

Vain  were  his  best  endeavor. 
His  goodness,  in  its  utmost  length, 
Reveals  his  utter  want  of  strength, — 

He  must  rely  on  mercy. 

3  On  God  alone,  and  on  his  grace, 

Can  I  securely  rest  me  ; 
He  sees  my  heart,  heals  my  distress, — 

To  Him,  then,  why  not  trust  me  ? 
He  owns  a  Father's  name,  and  knows 
The  full  amount  of  human  woes — 

On  him  be  my  reliance  ! 

4  Should  comfort  seem  afar  to  keep, 

I'll  not  sink  down  despairing : 
They  who  in  godly  sorrow  weep 

Shall  find  a  gracious  hearing : 
Thus  Christians  do,  and  they  are  blest 
In  God,  their  confidence  and  rest, 

Their  comfort  and  Redeemer. 

5  Many  and  great  my  sins,  I  own, 

But  greater  God's  free  mercies  : 
From  wrath  I  flee  to  his  dear  Son, 

Who  bore  for  me  its  curses : 
And  he  will' be  my  shepherd  too, 
Will  all  my  troubles  guide  me  through, 

To  rest  with  him  in  glory. 


71 


God  the  refuge  of  his  children.  L  .  M. 


1  Y^i  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

vJT  When  storms  of  deep  distress  invade, 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 


48  PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  huiTd 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world: 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide; 
While  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  shore 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  Midst  storms  and  tempests,  Lord,  thy  word 

Does  ev'ry  rising  fear  control; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  well  sustain  the  fainting  soul. 

%  £  Divine  goodness  a  ground  of  trust.  o.  JVl. 

1  f^i  IVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 
VJT  Hope,  and  be  undismay'd: 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
And  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 
Wait -thou  his  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  What  though  thou  rulest  not  ? 

Yet  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4  Thine  everlasting  truth, 

Father,  thy  ceaseless  love, 
Sees  all  thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

5  And  whatsoe'er  thou  will'st, 

Thou  dost,  0  King  of  kings ; 
What  thine  unerring  wisdom  chose, 
Thy  pow'r  to  being  brings. 

6  Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare ; 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  49 

|  £)  God  appoint  dh  affliction.  .u.  M. 

1  "TVTOT  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb, 
-1  ^    Or  from  the  dust,  our  troubles  come. 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o'er  grief, 

To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints ! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints. 
Know,  'tis  your  heav'nly  father's  will : 
Bid  ev'ry  murmur  then  be  still. 

3  He  sees  we  need  the  painful  yoke ; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke. 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 
But  wounds  to  heal  and  cheer  the  heart. 

4  Blest  trials  those  that  cleanse  from  sin, 
And  make  the  soul  all  pure  within, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  from  earthly  toys, 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys  ! 


74 


God  a  present  help  in  trouble.  0.  M. 


1  nPO  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind, 
J-    Our  heav'nly  Friend  is  nigh, 
To  wipe  the  anxious  tear  that  starts 

Or  trembles  in  the  eye. 

2  Thou  canst,  when  anguish  rends  the  heart, 

The  secret  wo  control ; 
The  inward  malady  canst  heal, 
The  sickness  of  the  soul. 

3  Thou  canst  repress  the  rising  sigh ; 

Canst  soothe  each  mortal  care ; 
And  ev'ry  deep  and  heart-felt  groan 
Is  wafted  to  thine  ear. 

4  Thy  gracious  eye  is  watchful  still ; 

Thy  potent  arm  can  save 
From  threat'ning  danger  and  disease, 
And  the  devouring  grave, 
c  4 


56  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

5  When,  pale  and  languid  all  the  frame, 
The  ruthless  hand  of  pain 
Arrests  the  feeble  pow'rs  of  life, 
The  help  of  man  is  vain. 

I)  'Tis  thou,  great  God !  alone  canst  check 
The  progress  of  disease  ; 
And  sickness,  aw'd  by  pow'r  divine, 
The  high  command  obeys. 

7  Eternal  source  of  life  and  health. 
And  ev'ry  bliss  we  feel ! 
In  sorrow  and  in  joy,  to  thee 
Our  grateful  hearts  appeal. 

I  f  J  Man's  dependence  on  God.  0.  M. 

1  "  "  ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
L^  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
While  we  confess,  0  Lord,  to  thee, 

What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay  : 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone  : 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  form'd  us  first: 
Salvation  to  th'  almighty  name 
That  reared  US  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  life,  or  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore. 
His  spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  51 

/O  God  our  pleasure.        P.M.      6.6.6,6.8.8. 

1  TTPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

vJ    From  God  is  all  mine  aid ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies. 
And  earth's  foundations  laid. 
God  is  the  tow'r 
To  which  I  fly : 
His  grace  is  nigh 
In  ev'ry  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 

Or  fall  in  fatal  snares ; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes 
That  never  sleep, 
His  children  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  ev'ning  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 
Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon.* 


77 


The  people  of  God  safe.  L.  M. 


1  HHHEY,  that  have  made  their  refuge  God. 
JL      Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  their  head. 

2  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 

God  is  their  life ;  his  wings  are  spread, 
To  shield  them  'midst  ten  thousand  dead. 

3  If  vapors  with  malignant  breath 

Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death : 


52  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

Still  they  are  safe ;  the  poison  d  air 
Again  grows  pure,  if  God  be  there. 

4  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  death  are  blest. 

5  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord !  to  thee. 

7  O  Trust  in  Hie  Promises  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  A  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
-^-  To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 

Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Oar  God  for  ever  near? 

2  Doth  thy  right  hand,  which  form'd  the  earth. 

And  bears  up  all  the  skies, 
Stretch  from  on  high  its  friendly  aid, 
When  dangers  round  us  rise  ? 

3  And  wilt  thou  lead  our  weary  souls 

To  that  delightful  scene 
Where  rivers  of  salvation  flow 
Through  pastures  ever  green  ? 

4  On  thy  support  our  souls  shall  lean, 

And  banish  ev'ry  care ; 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  shall  smile, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

5  While  wre  his  gracious  succor  prove, 

'Midst  all  our  various  ways, 
The  darkest  shades  through  which  we  pass 
Shall  echo  with  his  praise. 

/  {)  God  our  Shepherd.        P.  M.      6  8s. 

1  rpiIE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
A    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care: 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  53 

My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  goodness  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

QvJ  Prosperity  from  God.  0.  M. 

1  O  HINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God ! 
^  With  rays  of  mercy  shine  : 

0  let  thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  their  whole  course  be  thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  Tis  ours  the  furrows  to  prepare, 

And  sow  the  precious  grain : 
'Tis  thine  to  give  the  sun  and  air, 
And  to  command  the  rain. 

4  With  thee  let  ev'ry  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improv'd, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 


54  PROVIDENCE   OF    GOD. 

5  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road 
Till  all  our  labors  cease ; 
And  thus  prepare  our  weary  souls 
For  everlasting  peace. 

Oj  In  traveling.  0.  M. 

1  TXOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord  ! 
JC1  How  sure  is  their  defence! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
They  pass  unhurt  through  burning  climes, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  gladdens  ev'ry  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  region  please  ; 
The  hoary  frozen  hills  it  warms, 
And  smoothes  the  boist'rous  seas. 

4  Though  by  the  dreadful  tempest  toss'd 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

5  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire 

Obedient  to  thy  will; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still-! 

6  From  all  my  griefs  and  straits,  0  Lord ! 

Thy  mercy  sets  me  free ; 
Whilst  in  the  confidence  of  prayer 
My  heart  takes  hold  on  thee. 

7  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

8  My  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  my  soul, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  oli !  may  death,  when  death  shall  come, 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee! 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  55 

Dark  Providence.  Ln  M. 

1  rpiIY  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sea, 
JL    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 

Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wond'ring  thoughts  confound. 

3  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love, 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above ! 

4  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will : 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  With  raptures  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Elijah  fed  by  Ravens.  Li.  M. 

1  "VX^HEN  God's  own  people  stand  in  need, 

▼  ▼      His  goodness  will  provide  supplies  : 
Thus,  when  Elijah  faints  for  bread, 
A  raven  to  his  succor  flies. 

2  At  God's  command,  with  speedy  wings, 

The  hungry  bird  resigns  its  prey, 
And  to  the  holy  prophet  brings 
The  needful  portion  day  by  day.* 

3  This  wonder  oft  has  been  renew'd, 

And  saints  by  sweet  experience  find 
Their  evil  overruTd  for  good, 

Their  foes  to  friendly  deeds  inclin'd. 

4  Who  can  distrust  that  mighty  hand 

Which  rules  with  universal  sway, 
Which  nature's  laws  can  countermand, 
Or  feed  us  by  a  bird  of  prey  ! 


56  PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD. 

o4:  frwridenee.  L.  M. 

1  rjMIY  ways,  0  Lord!  with  wise  design, 
JL    Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above 

And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 

Poor  mortals  thine  arrangements  view  ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thine  own  peculiar  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  Avhere 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 

But  whilst  the}r  trust  thy  guardian  eye, 
Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favor'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 

To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 


[    God  our  Father.      P.M.       8.7.8.7.8.7.7.8.7.7. 


85 

IAS  the  eagle  fondly  hovers 
jljl  O'er  its  young  defenceless  brood, 
So  my  God  from  danger  covers, 

Granting  me  all  needed  good. 
With  a  father's  love  he  eyed  me, 

When  began  my  infant  days  ; 

Ere  my  heart  could  mean  his  praise, 
He  with  watchful  care  supplied  me. 

All  things  else  their  time  will  last, 

But  his  love,  when  time  is  past. 

2  For  me,  wretched — hopeless  lying, — 
Worthy  of  his  wrath  alone, 
lie  to  shame,  and  grids,  and  dying, 
Gave  his  well-beloved  Son. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  57 

Who  the  love  of  God  can  measure  ? 

None  of  all  our  feeble  race, — 

While,  on  ev'ry  side,  Ave  trace 
Proofs  that  mercy  is  his  pleasure. 

Great  my  sins,  but  high  above 

Reaches  his  unbounded  love. 

3  As  my  teacher,  to  direct  me, 

He  has  sent  his  Spirit  too  : 
Who,  to  comfort  and  protect  me, 

Should  his  scheme  of  love  pursue  ; 
And,  while  I  am  sin  bewailing, 

Give  me  hope; — in  weakness,  strength, 

Light  in  darkness  ; — till,  at  length, 
I  might  sing  his  grace  unfailing. 

And,  though  earthly  griefs  annoy, 

Triumph  still  with  holy  joy. 

4  Shall  I,  weary  of  confiding, 

Fear  wThat  may  the  future  be? 
Since  on  earth  I've  been  residing, 

God  has  daily  cared  for  me. 
When  I  think  what  he  has  sent  me, — 

Comforts  for  my  earthly  home, 

Pledges  for  the  life  to  come, — 
What  more  need  I  to  content  me  ? 

Shall  I  mine  own  weakness  fear  ? 

He,  my  confidence,  is  near. 

5  0  how  many  springs  of  sadness 

Has  my  God  in  mercy  dried  ! 
And  how  many  streams  of  gladness 

To  my  soul  has  he  supplied  ! 
Wfhen  his  purpose  he's  concealing, 

On  his  wisdom  I  will  rest, — 

Still  he's  doing  what  is  best, 
All  my  ills  and  anguish  healing : 

His,  a  father's  love  to  me, 

Has  been,  and  will  ever  be. 

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58  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

00  Consolatory  reflections  on  Providence.  -L*-  M. 

1  9HPIS  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine, 

J-  Which  mingles  blessings  with  our  cares  ; 
And  shall  our  thankless  heart  repine 
That  we  obtain  not  all  our  prayers  ? 

2  From  want  of  faith,  our  sorrows  flow, 

Short-sighted  mortals,  weak  and  blind, 
Bend  down  their  eyes  to  earth  and  woe, 
And  doubt  if  providence  be  kind. 

3  Should  heaven  with  every  wish  comply, 

Say,  would  the  grant  relieve  the  care  ? 
Perhaps  the  good  for  which  we  sigh 

Might  change  its  name  and  prove  a  snare. 

4  Were  once  our  vain  desires  subdued, 

The  will  resign'd,  the  heart  at  rest ; 
In  every  scene  we  should  conclude 
The  will  of  heaven  is  right,  is  best. 

I  Praise  for  God's  providence  and  grace.  0.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father!  gracious  Lord! 
-lJl  Kind  guardian  of  my  days ! 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thine  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayr. 

3  When  reason  with  my  stature  grew, 

llow  weak  her  brightest  ray  ! 
I  low  little  of  my  God  I  knew  ! 
How  apt  from  thee  to  stray  ! 

4  Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose! 

What  snares  overspread  my  road! 
No  pow'r  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 
But  my  preserver,  God. 


8 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  59 

5  When  life  hung  trembling  on  a  breath, 

'Twas  thine  unceasing  love 
That  sav'd  me  from  impending  death. 
And  bade  my  fears  remove. 

6  Lord,  though  this  mortal  frame  decays. 

And  earthly  comfort  flies. 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

00  Fear  not.  C.  M. 

1  "VTE  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears ; 

Jl     Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  pow'rs  restrain ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  : 

He  still  for  his  provides, 
Grants  them  supplies  of  daily  food. 
And  gives  them  heav'n  besides. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  tremendous  sting  : 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 

May  confidently  trust : 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 


60  DEPRAVITY   OF    MAX. 

FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 
q\)  Corrupt  nature  from  Adam.  CM. 

1  T)LESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
J3     Our  father  Adam  stood, 

Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclin'd; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reign, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  : 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chain, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  pow'rs  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  a  heav'nly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

90+  Original  Si,.  P.  M. 

1  J  ORD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
1  J  And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 

Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 

2  I  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 

Unholy  and  unclean ; 
All  my  original  is  shame, 
And  all  my  nature  sin. 

3  Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath  ; 
And  as  my  days  advanced,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 


DEPRAVITY   OF    MAN.  61 

4  Cleanse  me,  0  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
0  !  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

5  Let  not  thy  Spirit  e'er  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face ; 
Create  anew  my  sinful  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

yj  The  deceit/illness  of  Sin.  CM. 

1  Q  IN  has  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts 
£5  To  practice  on  the  mind ;     * 

With  flatt'ring  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joy  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heav'nly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

\jJU  Adam  and  Christ,  Lords  of  Creation.  -L.  M. 

1  1     ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 
-L^  Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust, 

That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ? 

2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 

3  But,  oh,  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state ! 


62  DEPRAVITY   OF    MAX. 

What  honors  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born! 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made, 
vSee  him  in  dust  amongst  the  dead. 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin ; 
Hut  he  shall  reign  with  pow'r  divine. 

-">  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  mis'ries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New-made,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Savior's  feet. 

ft")  Desiring  assurance  of  the  Divine  Favor.         L.  M. 

1  TN  vain  the  world's  alluring  smile 
J-  Would  my  unwary  heart  beguile ; 
Deluding  world !  its  brightest  day — 
Dream  of  a  moment — flits  away. 

2  To  nobler  bliss  my  soul  aspires ; 
Come,  Lord,  and  fill  these  large  desires 
With  power,  and  light,  and  love  divine ; 
0,  speak,  and  tell  me  thou  art  mine. 

3  The  blissful  word,  with  joy  replete, 
Shall  bid  my  gloomy  fears  retreat ; 
And  heavenly  hope,  serenely  bright,   , 
Illume  and  cheer  my  darkest  night. 

4  So  shall  my  joyful  spirit  rise, 

On  wings  of  faith,  above  the  skies, 
Then  dwell  for  ever  near  th}r  throne, 
In  joys  to  mortal  thought  unknown. 


Tlu  prosperity  of  sinners  cursed.  \j.  M. 


94 

1  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
I-*   To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 

In  pride  and  robes  of  honor  shine! 

2  Bui.  nli.  their  end,  their  dreadful  end! 

Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  ■ 

On  Blipp'ry  rocks  1  see  them  stand, 

And  fiery  billows  roll  below.* 


DEPRAVITY    OF    MAN.  63 

3  Their  fancied  joys,  how  fast  they  flee ! 

Like  dreams  as  fleeting  and  as  vain, 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  pain. 

4  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

\jt)  T/ic  tvorld's  three  chief  temptations.  0.  M. 

1  TVTHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 

▼  ▼     We  look  on  things  below, 
Honor,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 

How  vain  and  dang'rous  too ! 

2  Honor's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  sacrifice  eternal  bliss 
To  mean  and  sordid  lust. 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dang'rous  snares  to  souls ; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flatt'ring  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice ; 

In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 

And  all  my  pow'rs  rejoice. * 

90  The  end  of  the  world.  CM. 

1  T\7"HY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  ? 

▼  ▼     Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 

On  these  low  grounds  where  sorrows  grow, 
And  ev'ry  pleasure  dies  ? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  tooth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour, 


64  DEPRAVITY    OF    MAN. 

There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  pow'r. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd,  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
The  earth  and  sea  awav  shall  fly 
Before  my  Savior's  lace. 

4  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise  ? 

When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
And  call  the  nations  tq  the  skies, 
From  underneath  the  ground  ? 


-' 


97 


The  vanity  of  earthly  things,  Li.  M 


1  XVTHAT  are  possessions,  fame,  and  pow'r, 

▼  ▼      The  boasted  splendor  of  the  great  ? 
What  gold,  which  dazzled  eyes  adore, 
And  seek  with  endless  toils  and  sweat? 

2  Express  their  charms,  declare  their  use, 

That  we  their  merits  may  descry ; 
Tell  us  what  good  the}r  can  produce, 
Or  what  important  wants  supply. 

3  If,  wounded  with  the  sense  of  sin, 

To  them  for  pardon  we  should  pray, 
Will  they  restore  our  peace  within. 
And  wash  our  guilty  stains  away? 

4  Can  they  celestial  life  inspire, 

Nature  with  pow'r  divine  renew, 
'   With  pure  and  sacred  transports  fire 
Our  bosom,  and  our  lusts  subdue  ? 

5  When  with  the  pangs  of  death  we  strive. 

And  yield  all  comforts  here  for  lost, 
Will  they  support  us,  will  they  give 
Kind  succor,  when  we  need  it  most? 

6  When  at  th'  Almighty's  awful  bar 

To  hear  our  final  doom  we  stand. 
Can  the)   incline  the  Judge  to  spare, 
Or  wrest  the  vengeance  from  his  hand? 


CHRIST.  65 

7  Can  they  protect  us  from  despair, 

From  the  dark  reign  of  death  and  hell, 
Crown  us  with  bliss,  and  throne  us  where 
The  just,  in  joys  immortal,  dwell  ? 

8  Sinners,  your  idols  wTe  despise, 

If  these  reliefs  they  cannot  grant ; 
Why  should  we  such  delusions  prize, 
And  pine  in  everlasting  want  ? 

\JO  Expostulation,  P.  M.       7s. 

1  O  INNER,  what  has  earth  to  show 
£5  Like  the  joys  believers  know  ? 
Is  thy  path  of  fading  flowers 

Half  so  bright,  so  sweet,  as  ours  ? 

2  Doth  a  skilful,  healing  friend 
On  thy  daily  path  attend, 

And  where  thorns  and  stings  abound, 
Shed  a  balm  on  ev'iy  wound  ? 

3  When  the  tempest  rolls  on  high, 
Hast  thou  still  a  refuge  nigh  ? 
Can,  oh,  can  thy  dying  breath 
Summon  one  more  strong  than  death  ? 

4  Canst  thou,  in  that  awful  day, 
Fearless  tread  the  gloomy  way, 
Plead  a  glorious  ransom  giv'n, 
Burst  from  earth,  and  soar  to  heav'n  ? 


CHRIST. 

\) y  The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ  L.  M. 

1  T^  RE  the  blue  heav'ns  were  stretch'd  abroad, 
-t^  From  everlasting  was  the  Word ; 

With  God  he  wTas ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made ; 

By  him  supported  all  things  stand : 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 


CHRIST. 

Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell. 

He  led  the  host  of  morning  sta 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell. 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  year-  . 

4  But  lo.  he  leaves  those  heav'nly  forms, 

The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay. 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  t 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face. 

Th'  eternal  Fathers  only  Son  ; 
How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  ! 

When  through  his  form  the  Godhead  shone. 

Archangels  leave  their  high  abode. 

To  learn  new  myst'ries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 

The  glories  of  Immanuel. 


God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father.  L.  M. 


100 

1  73  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 
JD   Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat. 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

'2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee ! 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams  ; 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one. 
Though  thev  are  known  bv  different  names. 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  OUT  King 

With  equal  honors  be  ador'd ; 
EGs  praise  let  ev'ry  angel  Bing, 

And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 


niS   INCARNATION.  67 

±()±  The  Divinity  of  Ch,  id.  CM. 

1  HPHEE  we  adore,  eternal  Word  ! 
J-    The  Father's  equal  son; 

By  heav'n's  obedient  hosts  ador'd 
Ere  time  its  course  be2:un. 

2  The  first  creation  has  display'd 

Thine  energy  divine  ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 

3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey. — 
The  all-creating  Word  unites 
Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form ; 
A  man  of  grief  and  woe  becomes, 
Is  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due ; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. 

G  God  over  all.  for  ever  blest. 

The  righteous  curse  endures ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrest. 
Eternal  bliss  insures. 

7  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet. 
My  Savior,  all  divine  ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet. 
And  would  be  whollv  thine. 


1()2 


Messiah.  L.  M. 


1  C^\  LORY  to  God  !  who  reigns  above, 

VJT  vyiio  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love, 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can. 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  0  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  onlv  Son  to  send ! 


OS  CHRIST. 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive  ! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold  : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke ; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd. — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd  ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
The  Prince,  Messiah,  doth  atone. 

5  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child : 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 


The  Angel's  message  to  the  shepherds.  C  M. 


103 

1  f\N  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat. 
V-^  Watching  their  flocks  by  night, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appear'd, 

Clad  in  celestial  light. 

2  Awe-struck  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appall' d  with  trembling  fear  ; 
When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 
Breath'd  sweetly  on  their  ear  : 

3  "  Shepherds  of  Judah  !  cease  your  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring- 
To  you  and  all  mankind.  ' 

4  "  This  day  almighty  love  fulfils 

Its  great  eternal  word; 
This  day  is  born  in  Bethlehem 
A  Savior,  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  "There  shall  you  find  the  heav'nly  babe 

In  humblest  weeds  array'd  ; 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swaddling  clothes 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 


HIS   ADVENT.  69 

6  He  ceas'd,  and  sudden  all  around 

Appear'd  a  radiant  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Warbling  their  choral  song: 

7  "  Glory  to  God,  from  whom  on  high 

All  gracious  mercies  flow  ! 
Who  sends  his  heav'n-descended  peace 
To  dwell  with  man  below." 


104 

]H 


Tlie  birth  of  Christ  joy  to  the  icorld.  P.  M. 

ARK  !  what  celestial  notes, 


What  melody  we  hear ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 
And  fills  the  ravish'd  ear. 

The  tuneful  shell, 
The  golden  lyre 
And  vocal  choir 
The  concert  swell. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine  ; 
See  how  from  heav'n  they  bend, 
And  in  full  chorus  join. 

Fear  not,  say  they; 
Great  joy  we  bring  : 
Jesus,  your  King, 

Is  born  to-day. 

3  He  comes,  from  error's  night 

Your  wTand'ring  feet  to  save ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 
He  lifts  you  from  the  grave. 

This  glorious  morn, 
(Let  all  attend !) 
Your  matchless  friend, 

Your  Savior's  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 


70  CHRIST. 

For  peace  on  earth, 
From  God  in  heav'n, 
To  man  is  giv'n, 

At  Jesus'  birth. 

Xv/fJ  The  advent  of  the  Savior.  CM. 

1  TTARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  comes, 
-Tl  The  Savior  promis'd  long  ! 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd. 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes,  oppress  d  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


10( 


i 

)  Christ  the  Messenger  of  mercy.  S.  M. 


1  T>AISE  your  trim.., 
-">  To  an  immorta 


umphani  Bonga 

tune  ; 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 


HIS    ADVENT.  71 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow ; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 

No  wrath  stood  frowning  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  writh  pardon  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears  ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 
And  take  the  offer'd  peace. 


107 


Christ  comes  to  destroy  sin.  CM. 


1  TOY  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  has  come  ! 
if    Let  earth  receive  her  King : 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  ring. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Savior  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


72  CHRIS! 

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108 


a       Glory  and  goodness  in  Chris? s  mission.       v_.  M. 

1  1    riGH  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes 
-CI  And  join  th'  angelic  throng  ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known, 
T'  awake  a  cheerful  sons;. 


',-• 


2  Good  will  to  guilty  men  is  shown, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n ; 
For  lo  !  th'  incarnate  Savior  comes, 
A  messenger  from  heav'n. 

3  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  join, 
Now  such  a  child  is  born. 

4  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

In  highest  worlds  be  paid ! 
His  glory  by  our  lips  proclaim'd, 
And  by  our  lives  display'd  ! 

5  "When  shall  we  reach  those  blissful  realms 

Where  Christ  exalted  reigns, 

And  learn  of  yon  celestial  choir 

Their  own  immortal  strains  ? 

.1.1/*/  Christ  sent  not  to  condemn  but  to  save.         u.  M. 

1  T)RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 
JL     Fix'd  on  his  throne  of  truth  and  love: 
Behold  the  finger  of  his  pow'r ; 
Contemplate,  wonder,  and  adore. 

2  When  man,  debas'd  and  guilty  man. 
From  crime  to  crime  with  madness  ran, 
Well  might  his  arm  its  thunders  launch. 
And  blast  tlf  ungrateful,  root  and  branch. 

3  But  clemency  with  justice  strove, 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love  : 

"Go.  my  beloved  Son  !"    he  cried, 

"Be  thou  their  Savior,  thou  their  guide." 


HIS   MISSION.  73 

I 

4  The  eastern  star  with  glory  streams, 
It  comes,  with  healing  on  its  beams ; 
Dark  mists  of  error  flee  away, 

And  Judah  hails  the  rising  day. 

5  His  sacred  memory  we  bless 
Whose  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
And  praise  his  great  almighty  name 
From  whom  sucn  light  and  favor  came. 

JLJLv/  Praise  for  the  mission  of  Jesus.  P.  Al. 

IYE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 


XGD 


The  universal  Lord, 
The  sov'reign  King  of  kings  ; 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd. 
His  pow'r  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

2  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 
Thy  mercy.  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure, 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

3  He  sent  his  only  Son 

To  save  us  from  our  woe, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 
His  pow'r  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same, 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

4  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God  the  heav'nly  King; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing* 

D 


74  CHRIST. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 


God  our  Savior.  Li.  JV1. 


Ill 

1  "Ti/f  Y  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
^▼JL   My  praise  shall  climb  to  his  abode ; 
Thee,  Savior,  by  that  name  I  call, 

The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 

Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense  ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 
lie  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 

Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky, 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made 
Fill'd  all  the  morning  stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 

Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim  : 
That  gracious  sound  well  pleas'd  he  hears 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 

My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I  see  : 
My  bosom  glows  with  heav  illy  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 


112 


Cj  The  Birth  of  Christ.  S.  M. 


1  ATE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 

A    The  honors  of  your  King; 
To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  majesty  above, 
Are  half  so  much  oblig'd  as  we 
To  our  [mmanuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sank  so  low, 

They  arc  not  rais'd  so  high  ; 


HIS    LIFE    AND    MINISTRY.  75 

They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe, 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

4  The  Savior  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  his  own ; 
For  them  he  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Nor  breath'd  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie 

The  Savior  to  adore; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
0  be  our  praises  more  ! 

llO  Praise  to  the  Savior.  11.10.11.10. 

1  "DRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning! 
-U  Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid ! 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ! 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Savior  of  all ! 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  off  rings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation ;    ■ 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure  : 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning  ! 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid ! 


114 


The  life  of  Christ  a  pattern  for  Christians,     L.  M, 

1  TVTY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! 
-IJ-l-  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 


70  CHRIST. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  defrenee  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Thy  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  the  fervor  of  thy  pray'r  : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too ! 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Anions  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


Jesus  went  about  doing  good.  C  M 


115 

1  TOEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
J3  Appears  each  grace  divine ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 

With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy  ; 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found  ; 
He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wip'd  their  tears, 
And  heal'd  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
His  foes,  Ungrateful,  sought  his  life; 
lie  labor  (I  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  his  task  pursued; 
While  bumble  pray'r  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renew'd. 

6  In  the  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 


HIS    LIFE    AND    MINISTRY.  77 

With  soul  resign'd  he  bow'd,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  I" 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ! 
His  image  may  we  bear ! 

0  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

JLxO  Forgiveness  from  the  example  of  Jesus.         0.  M. 

1  /^1  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  ! 
VJT  Thy  glory  is  my  song ; 

Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  mov'd ; 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued  : 
They  render'd  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause ; 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
He  pray'd  for  murd'rers  on  his  cross, 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 

5  0  may  his  conduct,  all-divine, 

To  me  a  model  prove  ; 
Like  his,  0  God,  my  heart  incline 
My  enemies  to  love. 

JLJl  I  Resignation  from  the  example  of  Jesus.         Ju.  M. 

1  "T^ATHER  divine,"  the  Savior  cried, 

-T    While  horrors  press'd  on  ev'ry  side, 
And  prostrate  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
"  Remove  this  bitter  cup  away. 

2  "But  if  these  pangs  must  still  be  borne, 
And  stripes,  and  wounds,  and  cruel  scorn, 

1  bow  my  soul  before  thy  throne, 
And  say,  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 


78  CHRIST. 

3  Thus  our  submissive  souls  would  bow, 
And,  taught  by  Jesus,  lie  as  low : 
Our  hearts,  and  not  our  lips  alone, 
Would  say,  "  Thy  will,  not  ours,  be  done." 

4  Then,  though  like  him  in  dust  we  lie, 
We'll  view  the  blissful  moment  nigh, 
Which,  from  our  portion  in  his  pains, 
Calls  to  the  joy  in  which  he  reigns. 


118 


Christ's  Transfiguration.  L.  M. 


1  YITHEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

▼  ▼  The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  glows  in  ev'ry  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  Alone  with  thee,  in  darkest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  ; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ ; 
I  see  the  King  of  glory  shine, 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood  ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cried,  "Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell." 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 

To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

G  That  mount,  how  bright !  those  forms,  how  fair ! 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  forever  there  ! 
Conic  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode 


HIS    LIFE   AND    MINISTRY.  79 

119  The  miracles  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  T>EHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive ! 
-D  Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies ;  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  stood : 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God. 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  mare  to  die. 

4  Hence,  and  for  ever,  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

\£\j  Christ  an  example  of  benevolence.  L.  M. 

1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
-£v  Such  let  our  conversation  be; 
The  serpent  blended  Avith  the  dove, 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  0  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 

How  mild !  how  ready  to  forgive ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will, 

Was  his  employment  and  delight: 
Humility  and  'holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labors  of  his  life  were  love : 
If  then  we  love  the  Savior's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move ! 


80  CHRIST. 


12T 


The  way,  the  truth,  and  the  lift.  C.  M. 


1  rpiIOU  art  the  way;  to  thee  alone 
J-    From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 

And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  through  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth ;  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life; 

.Grant  us  to  know  that  way, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Which  lead  to  endless  day. 


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Gethsemane.  -L^  M. 


1  5HPIS  midnight — and  on  Olive's  brow 

JL    The  star  is  dimm'd  that  lately  shone ; 
'Tis  midnight  in  the  garden  now 
The  suffring  Savior  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight — and  from  all  remov'd, 

Immanuel  wrestles  lone,  with  fears; 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  lov'd 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  griefs  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight — and  for  others'  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight — and  from  ether  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know : 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Savior's  wo. 


HIS    SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH.  81 

J^^)  The  passion  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  /^10ME,  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
v_y  The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 

When  he  expir'd  in  shame  and  blood, 
Like  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in  scorn; 
"He  rescued  others  from  the  grave, 
Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save." 

3  0  harden'd  people !  cruel  priests ! 

How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts ! 

Like  lions  ready  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  pow'r ! 

4  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

5  But  gracious  God!  thy  pow'r  and  love 
Have  made  his  death  a  blessing  prove : 
Though  once  upon  the  cross  he  bled, 
Immortal  honors  crown  his  head. 

6  Through  Christ  the  Son  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live ! 

The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

JL^Tl  The  love  of  a  dying  Savior.  C.  M. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  Savior  of  mankind 
JD  Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 

To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 

• 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans !  wrhile  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done !  the  precious  ransom's  paid ; 

"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries : 

d  2  6 


82    .  CHRIST. 

See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head ! 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 
And  in  full  gloiy  shine ; 
0  Lamb  of  God !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine ! 

I  £tj  A  dying  Savior.  L.  M. 

1  QTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Savior  dies: 
^  Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  dreadful  sound, 
And  Hows  from  ev'ry  bleeding  wound; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes ! 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

0  why  for  man,  dear  Savior,  why? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed? — for  sinners  bleed? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 

No !  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain? 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord !  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart; 
Till  all  its  pow'rs  and  passions  move 

In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

.  "P.M.     8.7.8.  7.8.7.8.7. 

J[^0  •'  Bhicfa  n,  smillrii  of  (,',>,/,  and  afflicted." 

1  "  O  THICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted," 

£5  See  him  dying  on  the  tree! 

'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected; 

Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  he!  'tis  he! 


HIS    SUFFERINGS   AND  DEATH.  83 

'Tis  the  long  expected  prophet, 

David's  son,  yet  David's  Lord; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it : 

'Tis  a  true  and  faithful  word. 

Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  his? 
Friends  through  fear  his  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  his  distress : 
Many  hands  were  rais'd  to  wound  him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierc'd  him, 

Was  the  stroke  that  justice  gave. 

Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great; 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  sacrifice  appointed ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation; 

Here's  the  refuge  of  the  lost  : 
Christ's  the  rock  of  our  salvation : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast : 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  him  their  hope  have  built. 


127 


Christ  our  substitute.  L.  M. 


1  'TWAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

J-    Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  him  when  he  check'd  their  sin; 

'    While  he  fulfill'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hated  him  without  a  cause. 


84  CHRIST. 

3  Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood; 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own. 

4  His  friends  forsook,  his  foll'wers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head : 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree; 
There  hung  my  Lord,  who  died  for  me. 

5  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry; 
Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 


128 


Christ  the  resurrection  and  the  life.  P.  M. 


1  X\jrLTH  ecstasy  of  joy 

▼  ▼     Extol  his  glorious  name, 
Who  rear'd  the  spacious  earth, 
And  rais'd  our  mortal  frame : 

He  built  the  church, 
Who  spread  the  sky; 

Shout  and  exalt 
His  honors  high. 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 

By  power  and  love  divine. 
Jesus,  his  first-born  Son, 

How  bright  his  glories  shine ! 

Low  he  descends, 
In  dust  he  lies, 

That  from  his  tomb 
A  church  might  rise. 

3  But  he  for  ever  lives, 

Nor  for  himself  alone; 
Each  saint  new  life  derives 
From  him,  the  living  stone. 

His  influence  spreads 
Through  ev'ry  soul, 
And  in  one  house 
Unites  the  whole. 


HIS    SUFFERINGS   AND   DEATH.  85 

4  To  him  with  joy  we  move  ; 
In  him  cemented  stand; 
The  living  temple  grows, 

And  owns  the  founder's  hand. 

That  structure,  Lord, 
Still  higher  raise,    . 
Louder  to  sound 
Its  builder's  praise. 

J[,^\y  Crucifixion  to  the  world  by  the  Cross.  L.  M. 

1  "VITHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

n     On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

XOvJ  Freedom  in  the  death  of  Jesus.  S.  M. 

1  A  ND  shall  we  still  be  slaves, 
-^jl  And  in  our  fetters  lie, 
When  summon'd  by  a  voice  divine 

T'  assert  our  liberty  ? 

2  Did  the  great  Savior  bleed, 

Our  freedom  to  obtain  ? 
And  shall  we  trample  on  his  blood, 
And  glory  in  our  chain  ? 

3  Shall  we  go  on  in  sin, 

Because  thy  grace  abounds ; 


g6  CHRIST. 

Or  crucify  the  Lord  again. 
And  open  all  his  wounds  I 

4  Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  those,  for  whom  thy  Son  has  died, 
In  vice  are  lost  and  dead. 

5  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold!  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

6  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

1R|  Christ's  compassion.  0.  M. 

1  TTOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
H  Was  God's  eternal  Son  !         _ 
Our  mis'ry  reach'd  his  heav  nly  mind, 

And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Savior  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His 'pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

3  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great: 
Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 
Nor  should  his  saints  forget. 

4  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love: 
Hard  is  the  heart  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 
While  we  his  death  record. 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon d  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  piercd  the  Lord. 


HIS    SUFFERINGS   AND   DEATH.  87 

LtJ^  Salvation  in  tht  cross.  L.  M. 

1  TTERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  Lord, 
JLl  I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love. 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 

With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence. 

Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie; 
Resolv'd  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  nry  fear; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  Lord, 

And  my  best  honors  to  his  name. 


133 


Sorrow  for  the  sufferings  of  the  Savior.         C  JV1. 


1  A  LAS !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, 
-A-  And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin! 


88  CHRIST. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  liis  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


0*db  Christ  and  Moses.  b.  M. 


184 

1  HPHE  law  by  Moses  came; 

X    But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sov'reign  and  the  Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold!  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

J  t)?J  Praise  for  redemption.  b.  M. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Son 
XX  Of  David  and  of  God, 

Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood! 

2  To  Christ  th'  anointed  King 

Be  endless  blessings  giv'n  ! 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  hcav'n. 


HIS    SUFFERINGS   AND   DEATH.  89 

J-Ol)  Tribute  to  the  Lamb.  C.  M. 

1  /^10ME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
v^  With  angels  round  the  throne; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died/'  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus  ; 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord  !  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise ! 

J_0  /  Praise  for  redemption.  b.  M. 

1  A  UTHOR  of  life  and  bliss  ! 
■±\-  Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 

0  give  me  strength  to  speak  thy  praise, 
And  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

2  First  for  this  world,  so  fair, 

My  daily  thanks  shall  rise ; 
For  ev'ry  comfort,  ev'ry  joy, 
Thy  bounteous  hand  supplies. 

3  But  yet  a  nobler  cause 

Demands  my  warmest  love — 
Can  words  describe  the  wondrous  gift 
Descending  from  above  ? 

4  The  Savior  dwelt  on  earth; 

He  died,  that  we  might  live ; 
Endur'd  the  sorrows  of  the  cross, 
Immortal  hope  to  give. 

5  Ah,  who  can  tell  the  scorn 

The  dear  Redeemer  bore  ? 


90  CHRIST. 

Or  who  describe  the  heavy  grief, 
Which  his  blest  bosom  tore  I 

6  Low  in  the  grave  he  lay 

While  darkness  veil'd  the  skies 
But  lo !  he  bursts  the  bands  of  deatn  , 
To  glory  see  him  rise ! 

7  Father  1  this  work  is  thine  ; 

For  us  thou  gav'st  thy  bon : 
0  may  we  all  devoted  be, 
And  live  to  thee  alone ! 

188  Prophecies  fulfilled  in  Christ.  &•  «' 

1  «  irpiS  finished  r— so  the  Savior  cried, 

1  And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died  , 
'Tis  fmish'd— yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victry  won. 

2  'Tisfinish'd!— all  that  heav'n  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design  d, 
In  thee,  the  Savior  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd!—A&TOVL  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  '  Tis  fmislul  /—man  is  reconcil'd 

To  God,  and  pow'rs  ot  darkness  spoil  d . 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  apin 
Retail  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 
5  'Tisfinish'd /— -let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  ; 
'77<?  finish  dr — let  the  echo  fly 
fhvof  heav'n  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky  ! 

139       JbUU  »*«*"•      P.  M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

'  TTAUK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
XX  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary! 
See!  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky! 

«  It  is  fmish'd  !" 
Hear  the  dying  Savior  cry! 


HIS    SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH.  91 

2  It  is  finish'd  ! — 0  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord. 

It  is-finish'd ! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promis'd ; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 

It  is  finish'd ! 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name, 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

li:IJ         Joy  in  the  victory  of  a  crucified  Savior.         0.  M. 

1  /"10ME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 
V^  High  as  our  joys  arise ; 

And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  the  Lord  that  fought  and  bled, 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
What  melting,  soothing  words  he  says 
To  ev'ry  humble  ear  ! 

3  "  For  you,  the  objects  of  my  love, 

It  was  for  you  I  died  : 
Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  look  into  my  side. 

4  "  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
When  I  was  sent  to  free  your  souls 
From  misery  and  chains." 


92  CHRIST. 

5  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise 
For  goodness  so  divine  : 
0  may  we  ever  feel  thy  grace, 
And  die  to  ev'ry  sin ! 


Love  of  Christ  to  men.  O.  M. 


141 

1  "REHOLD  th'  amazing  sight, 
-D  The  Savior  lifted  high  ! 


Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died ; 
'Twas  love  that  bow'd  his  fainting  head, 
And  op'd  his  gushing  side. 

4  In  sympathy  of  love 

Let  all  the  earth  combine ; 
And,  drawn  by  cords  so  gentle,  prove 
The  energy  divine. 

5  In  him  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  his  griefs  alone, 
But  from  his  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  his  triumphant  throne. 

I  ~{-^g/  Love  to  the  brethren  a  proper  return.  L.  JY1. 

1  TVTOW  be  that  sacrifice  survey 'd, 

-J^    Which  for  our  souls  the  Savior  made, 
While  love  to  sinners  fired  his  heart, 
And  conquer'd  all  the  killing  smart. 

2  Blest  Jesus,  while  thy  grace  I  sing, 
What  grateful  tribute  snail  I  bring, 
Thai  earth  and  heav'n  and  all  may  see 
My  love  to  him  who  died  lor  me? 

3  That  offering,  Lord,  thy  word  hath  taught ; 
Nor  be  thy  new  command  forgot, 


HIS    RESURRECTION.  93 

That,  if  their  Master's  death  can  move, 
Thy  servants  should  each  other  love. 

4  When  on  the  cross  I  fix  mine  eye, 
Let  ev'ry  sinful  passion  die ; 
And  may  I  ever  ready  be 
To  serve,  forgive,  and  love  like  thee. 

X  TrO  Christ  encouraging  his  disciples.  0.  M. 

1  TTARK !  'tis  our  heav'nly  Leader's  voice 
-tl  From  the  bright  realms  above ; 
Amidst  the  war's  tumultuous  rage, 

A  voice  of  pow'r  and  love. 

2  "  Maintain  the  fight,  my  faithful  band, 

Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow  ; 

He  that  in  such  a  warfare  dies 

Shall  speedy  vict'ry  know. 

3  "  I  have  my  days  of  combat  seen, 

And  in  the  dust  was  laid ; 
But  now  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 
And  glory  crowns  my  head. 

4  "  This  throne,  this  glory,  you  shall  share ; 

My  hands  the  crown  shall  give  : 
And  you  the  sparkling  honors  wear, 
While  God  himself  shall  live." 

5  Lord !  'tis  enough,  our  souls  are  fir'd 

With  courage  and  with  love ; 
Vain  are  th'  assaults  of  earth  and  hell ; 
Our  hopes  are  fix'd  above. 

6  We'll  trace  the  footsteps  thou  hast  drawn 

To  triumph  and  renown ; 
Nor  shun  thy  combat  and  thy  cross, 
May  we  but  share  thy  crown. 

X  JL  X.  Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning.  L.'M. 

1  TTE  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies ! 
-CI  Lo  !   Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 


94  CHRIST. 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groan  d  beneath  your  load, 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 
But  lo  ! — what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb, 

In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  spoil  d  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  Death  in  chains. 

6  Say  :  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King  ! 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save !" 
Then  ask  the  monster  :  "Where's  thy  sting* 
And  where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  V 

l^TfJ      Christ's  resurrection  and  ascension,      -t.  M.        /S. 

1  A  NGEL,  roll  the  rock  away ; 

■±\-  Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  : 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Savior !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Lei  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.* 

3  Heav'n  displays  her  portals  wide  ; 
Glorious  hero  !  through  them  ride  : 
King  of  glory  !  mount  thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's,  and  thine  own. 

4  Hosts  of  heav'n,  seraphic  fires  ! 
Raptur'd,  sweep  your  sounding  lyres: 


HIS    RESURRECTION.  95 

Sons  of  men  !  in  humbler  strain 
Sing  your  mighty  Savior's  reign. 

5  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell ; 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captiv'd  hell ! 
Where  is  now,  0  Death !  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquish'd  king  ? 

JL4rO  The  resurrection  of  Christ.  0.  M. 

1  *%TE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 

JL    Chase  all  your  fears  away, 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought, 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ! 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  for  you ! 

3  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief; 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs, 

The  Savior  lives  again  ! 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqu'ror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonor'd  head ; 
And  through  unnumber'd  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his,  shall  ev'ry  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey ; 
And  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord 
Through  all  his  shining  way. 

_1/t  /  Christ  victorious  over  death.  P.  M. 

1  "pHRIST,  the  Lord,  has  ris'n  to-day," 
\s  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say, 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high ; 
Sing,  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply. 


96  CHRIST. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo  !  our  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Christ  has  open'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  : 
Where,  0  Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  he  all  doth  save : 
Where  thy  victory,  0  grave  ? 

_L~i:0  Resurrection  of  Christ.  £>•   M. 

1  O  EE  what  a  living  stone 
£5  The  builders  did  refuse  ! 

Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  work,  0  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

3  Since  he  hath  left  the  grave, 

His  promises  are  true ; 
And  each  exalted  hope  he  gave, 
Confirm'd  of  heav'n  we  view. 

4  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood  ! 
Bless  him,  ye  saints ;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

5  0  come  the  happy  hour 

When  all  the  world  shall  own 
Thy  Son,  0  God,  declar'd  with  pow'r, 
And  worship  at  thy  throne  ! 

6  We  bless  thy  holy  word 

Which  all  this  grace  displays; 
And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord! 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


HIS   ASCENSION-  97 

149         Chrises  triumph.         P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  "VTES,  the  Redeemer  rose, 

JL    The  Savior  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  rais'd  his  concju'ring  head. 

In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear. 

Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  music  fills  the  air ! 

Their  anthems  say: 
"Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead ; 

He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Hedeem'd  by  him  from  hell; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell, 

With  Christ  we  rise, 
With  Christ  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 

Beyond  the  skies. 


150 


"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed."  b.  M, 

"nnHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed." 
A    And  are  the  tidings  true? 

Yes,  we  beheld  the  Savior  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 


98  CHRIST. 

2  ■■  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 

Who  stood  oppos'd  before. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Then  is  his  work  perform'd ; 
The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarm'd. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Attending  angels,  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heav'n,  wTith  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord, 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

\  ?)JL  Christ's  ascent  to  heaven,  L.  M, 

1  T3  E JOICE,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high ; 
JL^  Behold  the  king  of  glory  nigh ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 

The  mighty  Lord,  the  Savior's  he. 

2  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Savior,  way: 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqu'ror  comes,  with  God  to  dwell. 

3  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before, 
He  opens  heav'n's  eternal  door, 

To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

\S2  Christ  glorified.  P.  M.      7s 

1  TESUS,  our  triumphant  Head. 
'*    Ris'n  victorious  from  the  dead, 
To  the  realms  of  glory's  gone, 

To  ascend  his  rightful  throne. 

2  Cherubs  on  the  Conqu'ror  gaze, 

Seraphs  glow  with  brighter  blaze; 


15 


HIS    INTERCESSION.  99 

Each  bright  order  of  the  sky 
Hails  him  as  he  passes  by. 

3  Heav'n  its  King  congratulates, 
Opens  wide  her  golden  gates : 
Angels  songs  of  vict'ry  bring; 
All  the  blissful  regions  ring. 

4  Sinners,  join  the  heav'nly  pow'rs, 
For  redemption  all  is  ours. 
Humble  penitents  shall  prove 
Blood-bought  pardon,  dying  love. 

5  Hail,  thou  dear,  thou  worthy  Lord ! 
Holy  Lamb!  incarnate  word! 
Hail,  thou  suff 'ring  Son  of  God ! 
Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood. 

<•)  Christ's  intercession.  0.  M. 

1  HHHE  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'cl, 
J-    On  heav'n's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those  for  whom  on  earth 

He  heav'd  his  dying  groan. 

2  His  greatness  now  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  bright  can  tell; 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  his  joys, 
That  souls  are  saved  from  nell. 

3  For  this  he  taught,  and  toil'd,  and  bled; 

For  this  his  life  was  giv'n; 
For  this  he  fought,  and  vanquish'cl  death; 
For  this  he  reigns  in  heav'n. 

4  Join,  all  }^e  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give ; 
Sing  loud  hosannas  to  his  name, 
With  whom  you  too  shall  live. 

Christ's  humiliation  and  exaltation.  L.  M. 


154 

1  "V\7"HAT  equal  honors  shall  we  brinj 
'  ▼     To  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  the  1 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 


<anib, 


100  CHRIST.      , 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain. 

The  Prince  of  peace  thai  groan'd  and  died. 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due, 

Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar : 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 

Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss: 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 

Who  nail'd  his  weakness  to  the  cross. 

5  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
'While  glory  shines  around  his  head. 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men; 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  ev'ry'  creature  say,  Amen. 

IfJcJ  Christ1  s  ascension.  L.  JM. 

1  /~\UR  Lord  has  risen  from  the  dead ; 
yj  Our  Jesus  has  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led — 

Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right: 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  that  all  his  loos  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  oVrthrow; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqu'ror's  name. 


156 


HIS    INTERCESSION.  101 


Christ's  intercession.  b.  M. 


1  TYTELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 

▼  ▼     T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

Nor  burning  wrath,  comes  down; 
If  justice  call  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Savior  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And- looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honor  sing, 
Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King.* 

5  "  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

And  triumphs  all  above ;" 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love ! 

15  I  Christ  pleads  for  us.         P.  M.       6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

^ljl   Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead; 
His  blood  aton'd  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


102  CHRIST. 

'-)  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Receiv'd  on  Calvary ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me; 
Forgive  him,  0  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransom' d  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One; 
He  cannot  turn  away. 

Cannot  refuse  his  Son; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh. 
And,  Father,  Abba  Father!   cry. 


I  know  tlmt  mu  Redt  mer  liveth."  F<-  M. 


158 

1  <<T  KNOW  thai  my  Redeemer  lives;" 

A  What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  leed, 
lie  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  ll<i  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  Lives  to  guide  me  \\  ith  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfori  me  when  faint. 
lie  li\ ea  i"  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lis  es  to  silenci   all  my  fears. 

He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tear.-. 
I  [e  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart 
He  lives  all  ) »less ings  to  impart. 


HIS    EXALTATION'.  103 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives. 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 

159  Christ  exalted.  L.  M. 

1  ^V^OW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
-^    And  join  the  blissful  choir  above; 
There  our  exalted  Savior  reigns. 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expir'd. 
To  save  us  rebels. — yes.  "tis  he  : 

How  bright,  how  lovely,  how  admir'd ! 

3  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live. 

Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place, 
0  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  ! 

4  Were  universal  nature  ours. 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store  ; 
Nature  and  art.  with  all  their  pow'rs. 
Would  still  confess  the  off'rer  poor. 

5  Yet.  though  for  bounty  so  divine 

We  ne'er  can  equal  honors  raise, 
Jesus  !   may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 

J_Uv'  Christ  adored  by  tlie  heavenly  host.  C.  M. 

1  r\  THE  delights,  the  heavnly  joys. 
V-/   The  glories  of  the  place. 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 


Of  his  o'erflowine  grace 


2  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  pow'rs  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  ev'ry  heav'nly  street; 


104  CHRIST. 

And  lay  their  highest  honors  down, 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head! 

6  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 


',-■ 


101 


The  star  of  Bethlehem.  L.  M. 


1  TVTHEN  marshal'd  on  the  nightly  plain, 

▼  ▼      The  glitt'ring  hosts  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wand'ring  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Savior  speaks, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud, — the  night  was  dark. 
The  ocean  yawn'd, — and  rudely  hlow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  found'ring  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 

Death-struck,  I  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem  ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 

It  hade  my  dark  forebodings  cease*, 

And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 


CHRIST.  105 

6  Now  safely  moor'd — my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  star  ! — the  star  of  Bethlehem! 

\\SJj  T/ie  morning  Star.  L.  M. 

1  f\  THOU,  whose  beams  serenely  bright 
v^  Can  chase  the  darkness  of  my  soul, 
And  pour  a  flood  of  purest  light 

Where  now  the  shades  of  midnight  roll : 
Ah !  why  so  long  should  horror  shroud 

This  mourning  breast  with  deep  despair  ? 
Break  through  the  dark  and  envious  cloud, 

Arise,  arise,  0  Morning  Star. 

2  Through  a  long  night  of  griefs  and  fears, 

With  gloom  and  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
I  drop  my  uncomplaining  tears, 

Nor  yet  the  radiant  dawn  have  found ; 
Still  towards  the  chambers  of  the  day, 

With  eyes  intent,  expecting  there, 
With  patient  hope,  thy  promis'd  ray, 

I  long  for  thee,  sweet  Morning  Star. 

3  Increasing  clouds  announce  thee  nigh, 

Slumber  my  weary  eyes  invades ; 
Death  spreads  his  horrors  o'er  the  sky, 

And  thickens  all  the  gather'd  shades. 
I  yield,  I  bow  my  drooping  head, 

Resign,  at  length,  my  anxious  care ; 
I  sink  awhile  among  the  dead, 

To  wake  and  hail  my  Morning  Star. 

_LOO  Bright  and  Morning  Star.  L.  M. 

1  ~\TE  worlds  of  light  that  roll  so  near 

JL     The  Savior's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
0  tell,  how  mean  your  glories  are. 

How  faint  and  few,  compar'd  with  his ! 

2  We  sing  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 

Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  : 
See,  how  its  rays,  diffus'd  from  far, 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

e2 


106  CHRIST. 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad, 

Point  out  the  doubtful  Christian's  way: 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Enlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

4  Thus  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 

Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears  ; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears. 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heav'nly  place 

Where  this  bright  Star  shall  brightest  shine? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night. 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 


Rock  smitten ;  or,  the  Rock  of  Ages.       1  .  M.    <s. 


164 

1  TT)  OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
-T^  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure  ; 

Save  me,  Lord  !  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone: 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of*  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

),)  Christ  our  Friend.  P.M.     8.7.8.7 

1  (^fc^U  there  is.  above  all  others. 

"  *  Well  deserves  the  name  of  friend; 
His  is  love,  beyond  a  brother's, 

Colly,  live,  and  kn<»\vs  no  end. 


CHRIST.  107 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ! 
But  this  Savior  died  to  have  us 
Reconcil'd  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  I 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

lOO  Ingratitude  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  T)OOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am, 
T     I  have  a  rich  almighty  friend; 

Jesus,  the  Savior,  is  his  name, 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 

And,  by  his  pow'r,  my  foes  controll'd ; 
He  found  'me  wand'ring  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  But,  ah !  my  inmost  spirit  mourns ; 

And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns  : — 
I've  been  a  laithless  friend  to  him. 

4  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 

Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey  ; 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe 

Bather  than  all  my  friend  can  say. 

5  Sure,  were  I  not  most  vile  and  base. 

I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite 
And  Avere  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 

He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 

10/  Christ  our  refuge.  P.M.       7s. 

1    TESTIS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
*J    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 


108  CHRIST. 

Hide  me,  0  my  Savior,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past, 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Lo  !  I,  helpless,  hang  on  thee  : 
Leave,  oh,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Lqst  I  basely  shrink  and  flee  : 
Thou  art  all  my  trust  and  aid, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing  ! 

3  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am : 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  ni}r  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee: 
Reign,  0  Lord,  within  my  heart, 

Reign  to  all  eternity. 

|()0  Physician  of  souls.  L.  M. 

1  "I  \EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made; 
JLJ  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 

In  vain,  alas  !    is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 

2  Sin.  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 

With  fatal  strength  in  evry  part; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins. 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 


CHRIST.  109 

3  And  can  no  sov'reign  balm  be  found? 

And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly? 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near ; 

Look  up,  0  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  his  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow ; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 


169 


Christ  the  great  Physician.  P.  M. 


1  TTOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
XI  Till  JESUS  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul! — 
The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light  compared  with  sin; 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within. 

2  From  men  great  skill  professing 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain ; 
But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain — 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost, 
Thus  ev'ry  refuge  fail'd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 

3  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case — 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 


110  CHRIST. 

4  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  clanger  frees  us, 

Ami  saves  the  soul  from  death — 
Come  then  to  this  Physician. 

His  help  he'll  freely  give; 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

Tis  only — look — and  live. 


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T!/Pes  of  Christ.        P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  TSRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 
JL  Not  only  had  a  view 

Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze, 

But  learn'd  the  gospel  too : 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Savior's  face. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

The  blood-besprinkled  door, 
Seen  with  enlighten'd  e}res, 

And  once  applied  with  pow'r, 
Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood, 
To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

3  The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 

His  perfect  innocence, 
Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 

Should  be  the  soul's  defence; 
For  he  wln>  can  for  sin  atone 
Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own. 

4  The  scape-goat  on  his  head 

The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And  to  the  desert  led, 

Was  to  be  seen  no  more; 
In  him  our  sur'ty  seem'd  to  say, 
"  Behold,  I  bear  your  sins  away." 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 

The  living  bird  went  free: 
The  type,  well  understood. 

Express'd  the  sinner's  plea — 
Describ'd  the  guilty  bou]  enlarg'd, 
And  by  the  Saviors  death  discnarg'd. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  Ill 

6  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace, 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 

The  same  in  ev'ry  age ! 
0  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf 'cl  to  me ! 

1/1         Christ  the  Paschal  Lamb.        P.  M.       Ss  &  7s. 

1  T)ASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
Jl     All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
Adam's  sons  are  now  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ! 
Open'cl  is  the  gate  of  heaven — 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

2  Jesus,  hail,  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading — 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Glory,  honor,  pow'r,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
When  we  join  th'  angelic  spirits, 

In  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
We  will  sing  our  Savior's  merits — 

Gladly  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


1 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 

(  Jj  The  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  INTERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 

JL^  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace : 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  clown 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 


112  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thy  heav'nly  ray, 

Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day: 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  glorious  power  works  within, 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  sin. 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knowTs  thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

J_  I  O  Prayer  for  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  Z^IOME,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove. 
Vy  With  light  and  comfort  from  above, 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide; 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  ev'ry  sin  and  hurtful  snare : 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give. 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
That  we  may  know  and  love  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  ev'ry  heart, 

That  we  from  thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  righteousness,  the  road 
That  wTe  must  take,  to  dwell  with  God  : 
Lead  us  to  heav'n,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 


Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit.  C.  M. 


174 

1  /HOME,  holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
^y   Willi  all  thy  qwck'ning  pow'rs, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  h<>\\  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ! 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  113 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  always  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

4  Come  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

JL  |  tJ         Prayer  for  renewal  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  0.  M. 

1  TV/TY  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God, 
jJX.  How  little  art  thou  known 

By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne ! 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above! 
How  few  affections  there ! 

3  Great  God  !  thy  gracious  aid  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
That  I  may  learn  thy  grace. 

4  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high :    . 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

17  0  Aid  of  the  Spirit.  CM. 

1  Tj^OR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
J-    My  Savior  and  my  shield ! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  all  my  foes  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heav'nly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

8 


114  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 
My  fainting  hope  shall  raise: 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

±i    (  The  Holy  Spirit  the  Comforter.  L.  M. 

1  QURE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 
^  'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart; 
Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die, 

And  ev'ry  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 

Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  drooping  pow'rs  rejoice? 

3  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust! 

4  And  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, 

"  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace  V 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

5  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 

For  ever  dwell,  0  God  of  love ; 
And  light  and  heav'nly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

|  /q  Prayer  jbr  the  Spirit's  guidance.  L.   M. 

1  A  MIDST  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, 
-±\-  A  world  of  cares,  and  toils,  and  tears. 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat: 

2  Send  down,  0  Lord!  a  heav'nly  ray, 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way; 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  pow'r. 
To  guard  me  in  the  dang'rous  hour. 

3  Teach  me  tin;  flatt'ring  paths  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run, 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  115 

Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 

4  May  never  pleasure,  wealth,  or  pride, 
Allure  my  wand'ring  soul  aside  ; 
But  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heav'nly  hill. 

5  There  glories  shine,  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport  the  soul, 
And  every  longing  wish  shall  be 
Possess'd  of  boundless  bliss  in  thee. 

J[  |  V  Breathing  after  holiness.  0.  M. 

1  f\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  Avays, 
v^  To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 

0  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep ; 
And,  should  I  e'er  forget  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands ; 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  lips,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

180    To  the  blessed  Spirit.    P.M.       8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 

1  TTOLY  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness, 
-tl  Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night : 
Come,  thou  source  of  sweetest  gladness, 
Breathe  thy  life  and  spread  thy  light; 
Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
Great  distributer  of  grace, 
Rest  upon  this  congregation ! 
Hear,  0  !  hear  our  supplication. 


116  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  From  that  height  winch  knows  no  measure 

As  a  gracious  show'r  descend ; 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
0  thou  Glory,  shining  down 
From  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Grant  us  thine  illumination ! 
Rest  on  all  this  congregation. 

3  Come,  thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore ; 
Having  thy  sweet  consolations, 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more ; 
Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
Now  descending  from  above, 
Rest  on  all  this  congregation, 
Make  our  hearts  thy  habitation. 

lol      Address  to  the  Spirit.      P.M.       8s.  as  112th. 

1  INTERNAL  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
J-^  Enliv'ning,  consecrating  fire, 
Descend,  and,  with  celestial  heat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire ; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come  ! 

2  In  our  cold  breasts  0  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Nor  lie  benumb'd  and  stupid  still. 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit,  come  ! 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervors  rise ! 

Let  ev'ry  pious  passion  slow! 
0  let  the  raptures  of  the  BKies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below. 
Come,  purifying  Spirit,  come, 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home ! 


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THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  117 

THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

GENERAL   INVITATIONS. 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time.  fe.  JML« 

1  1VTOW  is  th'  accepted  time, 
-L^    Now  is  the  day  of  grace; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 

And  seek  the  Savior's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  Savior  calls  to-day ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late, 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 

The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 
And  ev'ry  promise  in  his  word 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love , 
Then  will  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above.* 

JLOO  Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ.  X-«  M. 

1  i^lOME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
V_y  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  join'd  with  pow'r  : 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty !   come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 


118  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

All  the  fitness  he  requireth. 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him ;    . 

This  he  gives  you ; 
'Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  In  den 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall ! 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Not  the  righteous, — 

Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies . 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him; 
Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 

"  It  is  finish  d  ! 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  : 
Venture  to  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join  d  in  concert, 

Sin""  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While°the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name  : 

Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

]g4-f  «tten  is  room.  C"  M 

1  i^OME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast; 
\j  0  come  without  delay; 

For  there  is  room  in  Jesus  breast 
For  all  who  will  obey. 

2  There's  room  in  God's  eternal  love 

To  save  thy  precious  soul; 
Room  in  the  Spirit's  grace  above 
To  heal  and  make  thee  whole. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  119 

3  There's  room  within  the  church,  redeemed 

With  blood  of  Christ  divine  ; 
Room  in  the  white-robed  throng  convened, 
For  that  dear  soul  of  thine. 

4  There's  room  in  heaven  among  the  choir, 

And  harps  and  crowns  of  gold, 

And  glorious  palms  of  vict'ry  there, 

And  joys  that  ne'er  were  told. 

5  There's  room  around  thy  Father's  board 

For  thee  and  thousands  more  : 
0,  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord  : 
Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 

JLO<l)     God  desires  not  the  death  of  the  sinner.    Jr.  M.     7s. 

1  Xl^HAT  could  your  Redeemer  do 

▼  ▼     More  than  he  hath  done  for  you  ? 
To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Could  he  more  than  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  After  all  his  proofs  of  love, 
All  his  drawings  from  above, 
Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny  ? 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

3  Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners  turn : 
By  his  life  your  God  hath  sworn, 
He  would  have  you  turn  and  live, 
He  would  all  the  world  receive. 

4  If  your  death  were  his  delight, 
Would  he  you  to  life  invite  ? 
Would  he  ask,  beseech,  and  cry, 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn,  while  God  is  near ! 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere  : 
Now,  e'en  now,  your  Savior  stands, 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands  !* 

6  See,  the  suff 'ring  God  appears, 
Jesus  weeps,  believe  his  tears  ! 
Mingled  with  his  blood  they  cry, 
"  Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ?" 


120  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 


186 


The  Gospel  Jubilee.         P.M.      6.6.6.6.8.8, 
1  T3L0W  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

JJ    Thn  o'ljullv  snlflinn   sound  ! 


The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live. 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home.* 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Savior's  face  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
•     Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

±0  (  Sinners  invited.  P.M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  O INNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 
£5  Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence — Oh,  how  tender  ! 
Ev'ry  line  is  full  of  love; 

Listen  to  it. 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  121 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim, 
To  each  rebel  sinner — "  Pardon, 
"Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name. 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succor ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears ; 
And  wTith  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears  : 

Tender  heralds — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford ; 

We  entreat  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  0  ye  angels,  hov'ring  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way, 
Hasten  to  the  courts  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay : 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

iQQ  Gospel  invitation.  b.  M. 

1  1 "  ET  ev'ry  ear  attend, 

Aj  And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  w7ith  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  : 

3  Here  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 

The  rich  provision  taste. 
n 


122  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

4  Ho!  ye  thai  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die. 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

IC)\)  Inexhaustible  grace.  CM. 

1  TEHOVAH'S  grace,  how  full,  how  free  ! 
0    His  language,  how  divine  ! 

"  My  Son,  thou  ever  art  with  me, 
And  all  I  have  is  thine. 

2  "  My  saints  shall  each  a  portion  share 

That's  worthy  of  a  God  ; 
They  are  my  chief,  my  constant  care — 
The  purchase  of  my  blood. 

3  "  Both  grace  and  glory  1  will  give, 

And  nothing  good  deny; 
With  me  my  saints  shall  ever  live, 
And  reign  with  me  on  high. 

4  "And  should  a  hundred  thousand  more 

Accept  the  proffer'd  grace, 
I  have  a  heaven  prepared  Cor  all ; 
Nor  shall  you  have  the  less." 

5  Yea,  dearest  Lord,  let  millions  come, 

And  feast  on  pard'ning  grace  ; 
Bring  prodigals,  bring  exiles  home, 
And  we  will  sing  thy  praise. 

|  ;)(  )  My  son,  give  m  %  heart.  ^-  -"-*- 

1  "VxriIAT  language  now  salutes  the  ear, 
▼  ▼     And  'tis  our  Father's  voice! 
Let  all  the  world  attentive  hear, 
And  ev'ry  soul  rejoice.. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  123 

2  Sinner,  he  kindly  speaks  to  thee, 

However  vile  thou  art ; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free, 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart.* 

3  Though  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me,  "Depart," 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

4  I'll  form  thee  for  myself  alone, 

And  ev'ry  good  impart; 
I'll  make  my  great  salvation  known- 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

5  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart, 

Set  up  in  me  thy  throne  ; 
Bid  sin  and  Satan  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  as  thine  own. 

J_*/J_  "  Whosoever  ivill,  let  him  come."  C  M. 

1  f~\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
V^  Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinner's  case, 

Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here ; 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds 

Your  ev'ry  burden  bring! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring! 

4  Whoever  will,  (0  gracious  word !) 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake  ! 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 


124  THE   GOSPEL    (ALL. 

±i)  Jj  "  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out ."  -L.  M. 

1  TTARK !  'tis  the  Savior's  voice  I  hear, 
-TX  Come,  trembling  soul,  dispel  thy  fear  ! 
He  saith,  and  who  his  word  can  doubt  ? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

2  Doth  Satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away  ? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view, 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue? 

If  black  as  hell,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  publican  and  dying  thief 
Applied  to  Christ,  and  found  relief; 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt : 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day; 
His  mercy  try,  nor  longer  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

Xy^J  Christ's  invitation.  L.  M. 

1  "  Z^IOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

v-^  Ye  heav}r-laden  sinners  !  come  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  my  heav'nly  home. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea3 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke  and  bear  it  with  delight ! 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus  !  we  come  at  thy  command. 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 


THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  125 

J^^-j-  Mercy  for  sinners.  C  M. 

1  rpHE  Savior  calls;  let  ev'ry  ear 
J-    Attend  the  heav'nly  sound  : 

Ye  doubting  souls  !  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  !  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice ; 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys  : — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Savior  !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


195 


Room  at  the  gospel  feast.  C  M. 


1  rpHE  King  of  heav'n  his  table  spreads, 
JL    And  dainties  crown  the  board: 

Not  all  the  boasted  joys  of  earth 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  giv'n; 
And  the  rich  blood,  which  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heav'n. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  who  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways, 
And  grace  will  find  you  room.  ' 

4  Thousands  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 


126  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

And  thousands  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  thousands  more  may  come ; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready;  enter  in, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame : 
Come,  take  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

196         A  Fountain  opened.        P.M.       8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  O  EE,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain 
£5  Streams  of  living  water  flow  : 
God  has  open'd  there  a  fountain ; 

This  supplies  the  plains  below: 

They  are  blessed 
Who  its  sov'reign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way  ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Making  all  around  look  gay : 

0  ye  nations ! 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladden'd  by  the  flowing  treasure 

All-enriching  as  it  goes, 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose, 

Ev'ry  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around ; 
Those  who  eat  are  sav'd  from  mourning, 
Pleasure  comes  and  hopes  abound  ; 

Fair  their  portion  ! 
Endless  life  with  glory  crown  d. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  127 


FROM    THE    LOVE    OF    CHRIST. 


IS)  I  (83°)     Looking  at  the  cross.  C.  M. 

1  TN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
JL  Unaw'd  by  shame  and  fear; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 

And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood, 
Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never,  to  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look : 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas!  I  knew  not  what  I  did; 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain : 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
I'll  die,  that  thou  may'st  live." 

7  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace,) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  With  pleasing  grief,  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  fill'd ; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 


128  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

JL*/0  And  yet  there  is  room.  C  JM. 

1  "V^F  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

J-    Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  ev'ry  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come! 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room ! 

3  Room  in  the  Savior's  bleeding  heart; 

There  love  and  pity  meet: 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconcif  d, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come : 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  0  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. :;: 


Youth  invited  to  tore  Christ.  0.  JV1. 


199 

1  ~\TE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

JL     In  smiling  crowds  draw  near; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Savior's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 


THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  129 

And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  that  in  Christ  I  see? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

j^yjyj        Christ  came  not  to  condemn  but  to  save.        C.  M. 

1  A  MAZING  sight,  the  Savior  stands 
--£*-  And  knocks  at  ev'ry  door! 

Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "Behold,"  he  saith,  "I  bleed  and  die 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : — 
Hear,  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 

And  be  for  ever  blest, 

» 

3  "Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love, 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above 
With  me  for  ever  dwell? 

4  "Not  to  condemn  your  wretched  race 

Have  I  in  judgment  come ; 
But  to  display  unbounded  grace, 
And  bring  lost  sinners  home. 

5  "Will  you  go  down  to  endless  night, 

And  bear  eternal  pain  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  of  light 
With  me  for  ever  reign? 

6  "  Say — will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

And  have  your  sins  forgiv'n ! 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heav'n  ?" 

f  2  9 


130  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

U01  Salvation  offered  to  all.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
*J    Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak ; 

Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage 

Does  thy  salvation  flow; 
'Tis  not  confin'd  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  olfer'd  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Come,  all  ye  wretched  sinners  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

£\J £j  Christ's  condescension.  C  M. 

1  \  ND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 
A  To  visit  sinful  worms? 

Thus  at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand 
In  all  her  winning  forms? 

2  Surprising  grace ! — and  shall  my  heart 

Unmov'd  and  cold  remain? 
Has  this  hard  rock  no  tender  part? 
Must  mercy  plead  in  vain? 

3  Shall  Jesus  for  admission  sue — 

His  charming  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  his  rightful  due, 
Remain  for  ever  barr'd  V 

4  'Tis  sin,  alas,  with  tyrant  pow'r 

The  lodging  has  posses t : 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door 
Against  the  heav'nly  guest. 

5  Ye  dang'rous  inmates,  hence  depart: 

Dear  Savior,  enter  in, 
And  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart, 
And  keep  out  ev'ry  sin. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  131 

j£\)£)  The  wanderer  invited  to  return.  Li.  M. 

1  T>  ETURN,  0  wanderer,  return, 

JtX  And  seek  an  injur'd  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Savior  bids  thy  Spirit  live ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear : 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


204 


"  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door."  Li.  M. 

EHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks — has  knock'd  before, 


Hath  waited  long — is  waiting  still: 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude,  he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands ! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes ! 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will;  the  very  friend  you  need; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dy'd  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster  sin, 
And  let  the  heav'nly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour 's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 


132  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 


FROM    THE    EXAMPLES    OF    SINNERS    RECEIVED. 


The  repent i iuj  prodigal.  C.  M. 


205 

1  rpiIE  Prodigal,  with  streaming  eyes, 

A    From  folly  just  awake, 
Reviews  his  wanderings  with  surprise; 
His  heart  begins  to  break. 

2  I  starve,  he  cries,  nor  can  I  bear 

The  famine  in  this  land; 
While  servants  of  my  Father  share 
The  bounty  of  his  hand. 

3  With  deep  repentance  I'll  return 

And  seek  my  Father's  face; 
Unworthy  to  be  call'd  a  son, 
I'll  ask  a  servant's  place. 

4  Far  off  he  saw7  him  slowly  move, 

In  pensive  silence  mourn; 
The  Father  ran  with  arms  of  love 
To  welcome  his  return. 

5  Thro'  all  the  courts  the  tidings  flew, 

And  spread  the  joy  around; 
The  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anewr ; 
The  Prodigal  is  found ! 


Tlie  converted  thief.  C  M. 


206 

1  A  Son  the  cross  the  Savior  hung, 
-£*-  And  Wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 

Tliat  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confessed ; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd: 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven! 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  <  JotI ! 
I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweai  and  tears, 
And  welt'ring  in  thy  blood. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  133 

4  "  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  woe 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Dear  Savior,  think  on  me, 
And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, — 
"  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
With  me  in  Paradise.''* 


207 


Thejeper  healed.  0.  M. 


1  Tl^HEN  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read, 

'  ▼     My  own  describ'd  I  feel ; 
Sin  is  a  leprosy  indeed, 

Which  none  but  Christ  can  heal. 

2  What  anguish  did  my  soul  endure, 

Till  hope  and  patience  ceas'd  ! 
The  more  I  strove  myself  to  cure, 
The  more  the  plague  increas'd. 

3  While  thus  I  lay  distress'd,  I  saw 

The  Savior  passing  by; 
To  him,  though  fill'd  with  shame  and  awe, 
I  rais'd  my  mournful  cry. 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  heal  me,  if  thou  wilt, 

Oh,  pity  to  me  show ; 
Oh,  cleanse  my  leprous  soul  from  guilt, 
My  filthy  heart  renew. 

5  He  heard,  and  with  a  gracious  look 

Pronounc'd  the  healing  word  ; 
"  I  will — be  clean,"  and  while  he  spoke 
I  felt  my  health  restor'd. 

6  Come,  sinners,  seize  the  present  hour, 

The  Savior's  grace  to  prove  : 
He  can  relieve,  for  he  is  pow'r — 
He  will,  for  he  is  love. 


134  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 


208' 


Bartimauf's  prayer.  C.  M. 


1  ""1%/TEROY.  0  thou  son  of  David  !" 

XtJL  Thus  the  blind  Bartim'us  pray'd; 

"Others  by  thy  word  .ire  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid." 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him. 

But  he  call'd  the  louder  still ; 
Till  the  gracious  Savior  bid  him, 
"  Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted. 

Tho'  by  begging  us'd  to  live ; 
But  he  ask'd,  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms  which  none  but%he  could  give. 

4  "  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

"  Let  mine  eyes  behold  the  day !" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
Follow'd  Jesus  in  the  way. 

5  Oh !  methinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around  : 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing  ? 
What  a  Savior  I  have  found  ! 

6  "  Oh !  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him. 

And  would  be  advis'd  by  me  ! 
Surely  they  wrould  hasten  to  him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 


PROM    THE    HAPPINESS     OF    THE    CHRISTIAN     IN    THE     PRESENT    AND 
FUTURE    LIFE. 

^()y  The  beatitudes.  L.    M. 

1  T>LEST  are  the  humble  souls  who  see 
JL)  Their  ignorance  and  poverty  : 
Treasures  oi  grace  to  them  are  giv'n, 
And  crowns  of  joy  Laid  up  in  heav'n. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  Cor  sin  with  inward  smart; 
For  them  divine  compassion  flows, 
And  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 


THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  135 

3  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war ; 
God  will  secure  their  peaceful  state. 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  who  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  : 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  still  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  : 
They  shall  themselves  from  God  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  : 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife ; 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Blest  are  the  suff 'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  : 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


Tlie  blessings  of  obedience.  CM. 


210 

1  "IDLEST  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart, 
J-J  Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean, 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 

But  fly  from  ev'ry  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 


13G  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 

*2ll  Religion.  L.  M. 

1  rPHROUGH  shades  and  solitudes  profound, 
J-    The  fainting  trav'ler  wends  his  way  ; 
Bewild'ring  meteors  glare  around, 

And  tempt  his  wand'ring  feet  astray.** 

2  Till  mild  religion  from  above 

Descends,  a  sweet  engaging  form, 
The  messenger  of  heav'nly  love, 
The  bow  of  promise  'mid  the  storm. 

3  Beyond  the  narrow  vale  of  time, 

Where  bright  celestial  ages  roll, 
To  scenes  eternal,  scenes  sublime, 

She  points  the  way,  and  leads  the  soul. 

4  At  her  approach  the  grave  appears 

The  gate  of  Paradise  restor  d  ; 
Her  voice  the  watching  cherub  hears, 
And  drops  his  double-flaming  sword. 

5  Baptiz'd  with  her  renewing  fire, 

May  we  the  crown  of  glory  gain, 
Rise  when  the  hosts  of  heav  n  expire, 
And  reign  with  God,  for  ever  reign! 


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The  righteous — the  wicked.  £>•  M. 

1  rpiIE  man  is  ever  blest 

JL    Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways ; 
Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place  : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

Bis  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  Like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root; 


THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  137 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live, 
His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

AWAKENING.       THE    EVIL    OF    SIN. 

Zl  O  The  evil  heart  S.  M. 

1  A  STONISHED  and  distressed, 
-£*-  I  turn  mine  eyes  within ; — 

My  heart  with  heavy  guilt  oppressed, 
The  seat  of  ev'ry  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there  ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear ! 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints  ! 

These  hateful  sins  subdue ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  my  mind, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  renew. 

4  Then  shall  my  cheerful  voice 

To  thee  hosannas  raise ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, — 
My  lips  pronounce  thy  praise. 

Jj\J-TL  Sense  of  ingratitude.  0.  M. 

1  T^vEAR  Savior,  when  my  thoughts  recall 
JLr  The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
Low,  at  thy  feet,  ashamed,  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 


138  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  detained,  betrayed 
From  Jesus  to  depart  ; — 

3  From  Jesus,  who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest ; — 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

4  But  he,  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wand'ring  soul  restores ; 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

5  0,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

6  Then  shall  the  mourner,  at  thy  feet, 

Rejoice*  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
And,  grateful,  own  how  kind,  how  sweet. 
Is  thy  forgiving  grace. 

£  J  „ )  jfv  must  be  born  again.  L.  M. 

1  DINNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard  ! 
£5  Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men ; 

For  Christ,  the  Savior,  hath  declar'd, 
aYe  must  be  born  again." 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain; 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd — 

The  heart  a  sink  of*  sin ; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd; 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again."* 

4  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain; 

Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart, 
That  we  are  born  again. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  139 

5  Dear  Savior,  let  us  now  begin 
To  trust  and  love  thy  word ; 
And,  by  forsaking  ev'ry  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 


216 


THE    SINNER  S    HELPLESSNESS. 


The  successful  resolve.  0.  M. 

1  i^lOME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
v^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

.3  "Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

4  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  pray'r ; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolv'd  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

6  But  if  I  die  wTith  mercy  sought, 

When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
That  were  to  die  (delightful  thought!) 
As  sinner  never  died. 

VANITY   AND    UNCERTAINTY    OF    LIFE. 

^JJL  i  Life  the  day  of  grace  and  hope.  L.  M. 

1  1     IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-L^  The  time  f  insure  the  great  reward ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 


140  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  neaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that 's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

4  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

2±0  To-daxj.  L.  M. 

1  TTASTEN,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

-CI  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  Oh,  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  ev'ning's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

2\\)  The  rich  worldling.  C.  M. 

1  "  TV/TY  barns  are  fall,  my  stores  increase; 
-L*A  And  now  for  many  years, 
Soul,  eat  and  drink,  and  bake  thine  ease, 
Secure  from  want  and  fears.'1 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  141 

2  Thus,  while  a  worldling  boasted  once, 

As  many  now-  presume, 
He  heard  the  Lord  himself  pronounce 
His  sudden,  awful  doom  : 

3  "  This  night,  vain  fool,  thy  soul  must  pass 

Into  a  world  unknown ; 
And  who  shall  then  the  stores  possess 
Which  thou  hast  call'd  thine  own  ?" 

4  Thus  blinded  mortals  fondly  scheme 

For  happiness  below, 
Till  death  destroys  the  pleasing  dream, 
And  they  awake  to  woe. 

/jjZJy)       Treasure  in  heaven.       P.  M.       8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  A  SPIRE,  my  heart,  on  high  to  live  ! 
-£*-  For  there  is  found  thy  treasure  : 
What 's  here,  would  all  thy  hopes  deceive, — 

There  only  is  true  pleasure. 
Poor  is  the  wealth  that  soon  must  fail, 
None  other  can  for  thee  avail 

Than  riches  stor'd  in  heaven. 

2  'Tis  all  a  gift, — not  wages  paid, — 

This  treasure  none  can  merit ; 
And  Jesus,  who  atonement  made, 

He,  only,  can  confer  it. 
The  soul  can  have  no  higher  good, 
Than  God's  belov'd   Son,  with  blood, 

For  us  hath  dearly  purchas'd. 

3  This  is  a  treasure  will  remain, — 

By  faith  in  him,  we  seal  it : 
No  foe  can  make  its  title  vain, 

No  thief  can  ever  steal  it. 
Nor  death  nor  time  its  worth  destroys, 
'Twill  be  a  source  of  holy  joys, 

Long  as  the  soul  is  living. 


142  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

£Jj\  Jesus's  invitation  to  the  afflicted.  ±  •  M . 

1  Z^IOME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 

V^   Come  and  make  my  paths  your  choice ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ! 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come ! 

2  Thou  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roam'd  the  barren  waste ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste ! 

3  Ye  who,  toss'd  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek. for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain; 

Ye,  whose  swoll'n  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise ; 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn, 

Guilt,  in  strong  remorse,  wTho  mourn, 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care  : 
Conscience  wounded  who  can  bear  ? 

5  Sinner,  come !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  ev'ry  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure ; 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

£££  Love  to  the  creatures  is  dawjerdus.  0.  M. 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 
-tl  How  false,  and  yet  now  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 

And  ev'ry  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  wre  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wav'ring  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  !• 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 


THE   GOSPEL   CALL.  143 


The  shortness  and  misery  of  life.  C  M. 


223 

1  /"\UR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days, 
yj  Are  short  and  wretched  too ; 

"  Evil  and  few"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  woe, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heav'nly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

*£2Hc  Frailtij  and  folly.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life 
-CI  How  vast  our  souls'  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 

To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And  ever  hast'ning  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

4  How  wre  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the- joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love  ! 

5  Draw  us,  0  Savior,  with  thy  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 


144  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

££tj  The  vanity  of  creatures.  L.  M. 

1  YF  AX  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires; 

^▼A  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires; 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind ; 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  change  from  side  to  side  by  turns 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God  !  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 


The  Sj)irit  inviting.  o.  JV1. 


220f 

1  rpHE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 

J-    Is  wnisp'ring,  "  Sinners,  come  ;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come  !" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come ;" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ  the  fountain  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  :" 
Lord,  even  so ;  we  wait  thine  hour ; 
0,  blest  Redeemer,  come. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  145 

22  /  I*™  is  short.  C.  M. 

1  HHHE  time  is  short,  the  season  near 
J-    When  death  will  ns  remove; 

To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short !  sinners,  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear 
While  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice — 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come  : 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short!  it  swiftly  flies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd-for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short ! — the  moment  near 

When  we  shall  dwell  above, 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

DANGER    OF    THE    HOLY    SPIRITS    WITHDRAWING    HIS    INFLUENCE. 

££{J  The  returning  backslider.  -L.  M. 

1  O  TAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

£5  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steel'd  my  stubborn  heart, 

Oft  shaken  off  my  guilty  fears, 
And  vex'd  and  urg'd  thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years; 
G  10 


146  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  receiv'd. 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd; 

4  Yet  0  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare 

In  honor  of  my  great  High-Priest; 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 

T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

5  This  only  woe  I  deprecate, 

This  only  plague  I  pray  remove, 
Nor  leave  me  in  my  lost  estate, 

Nor  curse  me  with  this  want  of  love. 

6  E'en  now  ni}r  weary  soul  release, 

Upraise  me  with  thy  gracious  hand, 
And  guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

J^J^fj  My  Spirit  shall  not  always  strive.  L.  M. 

1  CAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
£5  Oft  whisper'd  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urg'd  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin. 

And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warn'd  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heav'nly  voice, — 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  in  life  and  light  ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind  ; 
Thai  call  thou  may's!  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  and. 

5  God's  spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  harden'd  self-destroying  man; 
Yc  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 

May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  147 

6  Sinner — perhaps  this  very  day 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
Oh,  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 


Now  is  tJie  accepted  time.  0.  Aft. 


280 

1  "VTOW  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour, 
-Ll    0  sinners,  come  away; 

The  Savior  's  knocking  at  your  door, 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  Oh  !  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room. 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw ; 
He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeance  come 
To  execute  his  law. 

3  Then  where,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 

If  destitute  of  grace, 
When  you  your  injur'd  Judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  before  his  face. 

•i  Oh !  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight, 
How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 
From  that  all-searching  eye  ! 

5  The  dead  awak'd  must  all  appear. 

And  you  among  them  stand, 
Before  the  great  impartial  bar, 
Arraign' d  at  Christ's  left  hand. 

6  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vain, 

But  lend  a  list'ning  ear  ; 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again, 
When  wrapt  in  keen  despair. 


THE  CERTAINTY  OF  DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT. 


Anticipations  of  eternity.  O.  M. 


281 

1     A  ND  am  I  born  to  die  ? 
-i\.  To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown? 


148  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go 

What  will  become  of  me  ? 
Eternal  happiness  or  woe 
Must  then  my  portion  be  ! 

3  Wak'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  must  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crown  d, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

4  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ? 

With  triumph  or  regret  ? 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  blessing  meet? 

5  Will  angel  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away 
To  meet  its  sentence  there  ? 

6  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damn'd  cast  out, 
Or  number'd  with  the  blest? 

7  I  must  from  God  be  driv'n, 

Or  with  my  Savior  dwell ; 
Must  come  at  his  command  to  heav  n, 
Or  else  depart  to  hell. 

8  0  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery, 

9  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 


2:1-2 


'A 


R  M.     8.8.G.8.8.C.. 

l/ift  a  tirru  of  tried  and  preparation. 

ND  am  I  only  born  to  die? 

And  must  [suddenly  comply 
With  nature's  stern  decree? 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  149 

What  after  death  for  me  remains  ? 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains, 
To  all  eternity. 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay ; 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care, 
To  watch  and  tremble,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day  ! 

0  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

Th'  inexorable  throne ! 

4  No  matter  which  my  thoughts  employ, 
A  moment's  misery  or  joy  : 

But  oh  !   when  both  shall  end, 
Where  shall  I  find  my  destin'd  place  ? 
Shall  I  my  everlasting  days 

With  fiends  or  angels  spend? 

5  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies ! 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

6  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray, 

Be  thou  my  guide,  be  thou  my  way 

To  glorious  happiness  ! 
Ah  !  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart ! 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace ! 

t)Q9  T    ,, 

£ *J*J  Sickness  and  death.  -b.  M. 

1  A  I~Y  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away, 
^A  Apace  comes  on  th'  important  day, 
When  in  the  icy  arms  of  death 

I  must  give  up  my  vital  breath. 


150  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

2  Look  forward  to  the  moving  scene ; 
How  wilt  thou  be  affected  then? 
When  from  on  high  some  sharp  disease 
Resistless  shall  my  vitals  seize. 

3  When  all  the  springs  of  life  are  low. 
The  spirits  faint,  the  pulses  slow  ; 

The  eyes  grow  dim  and  short  the  breath. 
Presages  of  approaching  death; 

4  When  clammy  sweats  through  ev'ry  part. 
Show  life 's  retreating  from  the  heart : 
Its  last  resistance  there  to  make. 

And  then  the  breathless  frame  forsake  ; 

5  When  all  eternity's  in  sight, 

The  brightest  day,  or  blackest  night. 
One  shock  will  break  the  building  down 
And  hurl  thee  into  worlds  unknown. 

6  0  come,  my  soul,  the  matter  weigh ! 
How  wilt  thou  leave  thy  kindred  clay! 
And  how  those  unknown  regions  try. 
And  launch  into  eternity  ! 


The  night  comcth.  -L.  M. 


284 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul, 
^t\.  Awake  and  view  thy  setting  sun; 
See  how  the  shades  of  death  advance, 

Ere  half  the  task  of  life  is  done. 

2  Death  ! — 'tis  an  awful,  solemn  sound  ; 

Oh  !  let  it  wake  the  slumbVing  ear! 
Apace  the  dreadful  conqu'ror  comes, 
With  all  his  pale  companions  near. 

3  Thy  drowsy  eyes  will  soon  be  clos'd — 

These  friendly  warnings  heard  no  more 
Soon  will  the  mighty  Judge  approach  ; 
E'en  now  he  stands  before  the  door. 

4  To-day  attend  his  gracious  voice; 

This  is  the  summons  thai  ho  sends  : 
"Awake, — for  on  this  transient  hour 
Thy  long  eternity  depends." 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  151 

j£^)tj        The  sinner  weighed  and  found  wanting.        L<-   W. 

1  T)  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye ; 
XV  Behold  God's  balance  lifted  high  ! 
There  shall  his  justice  be  display'd, 

And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law ; 

Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw : 
Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain? — 
Thy  works  how  light !  thy  thoughts  how  vain  ? 

3  Behold,  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  in  dreadful  characters ; 

"  Sinner — thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 

And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground."* 

4  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail — 
Christ  hath  a  weight  to  turn  the  scale  ; 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Savior's  righteousness. 

5  Great  God,  exert  thy  power  to  save ; 
Deep  on  the  heart  these  truths  engrave, 
The  pond'rous  load  of  guilt  remove, 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

ZO\)  The  scoffer.  CM. 

1  A  LL  ye  who  laugh  and  sport  with  death, 
-^-j-  And  say  there  is  no  hell, 

The  gasp  of  your  expiring  breath 
Will  send  you  there  to  dwell. 

2  When  iron  slumbers  bind  your  flesh, 

With  strange  surprise  you'll  find 
Immortal  vigor  springs  afresh, 
And  tortures  wake  the  mind! 

3  Then  you'll  confess  the  frightful  names 

Of  plagues  you  scorn  d  before, 
No  more  shall  sound  like  idle  dreams, 
Like  foolish  tales  no  more.* 


152  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 


237 


'  is  past.  b.  M. 


1  T  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb, 
J-  The  awful  Judge  appear 
Prepar'd  to  scan  with  strict  account 

.My  blessings  wasted  here. 

2  11  is  wrath,  like  flaming  fire, 

Burn'd  to  the  lowest  hell — 
And  in  that  hopeless  world  of  woe, 
He  bade  my  spirit  dwell. 

3  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet  'tis  call'd  to-day ; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  may  the  harvest  close — 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er — 
And  then  your  injur'd,  angry  God 
Will  hear  your  pray'rs  no  more. 

^•}q  Death  and  judgment.  1.  M. 

1  ^IT^ITEN  frowning  death  appears 

▼  ▼      And  points  his  fatal  dart. 
What  dark  foreboding  fears 
Distract  the  sinner  s  heart ! 
The  dreadful  blow 
No  arm  can  stay, 
But,  torn  away, 
He  sinks  to  woe. 

2  Now  ev'ry  hope  denied, 

Bereft  oC  every  good, 

He  must  the  wrath  abide 

Of  an  avenging  God  ; 

No  mercy  there 

Will  greet  his  ear, 

Nor  \\ Lpe  the  tear 

Of  black  despair. 

3  Sinners,  awake,  attend. 

And  (lee  the  wrath  to  oome; 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  153 

Make  Christ,  the  Judge,  your  friend, 
And  heav'n  shall  be  your  home  ; 
His  mercy  nigh, 

Now  points  the  path 
That  leads  from  death 
To  joys  on  high. 

Li*jV)  Prepare  to  meet  tliy  God. ^        P.M.     7.7.7.7. 

1  aiNNE&  art  thou  still  secure? 
£5  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 

In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bared ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow ! 
For  his  judgment  stands  prepared, 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee ; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

4  Who  his  advent  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide 

When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame  ? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace  ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

6  Let  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice  : 
Seek  the  things  that  are  above ; 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. 


The  alarm.  P.  M.       7. G.  7.6.7.7.7.6, 


240 

1  OTOP,  poor  sinners,  stop  and  think, 
£5  Before  you  farther  go ; 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 
Of  everlasting  woe ! 


154  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop — 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take — 

Stay  your  footsteps — ere  ye  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  his  bar ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fdl  you  with  despair! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd, — 

You  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye, — 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud  ; 

And  what  can  you  reply  ? 

4  Though  your  heart  were  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lined  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Those  who  now  despise  his  grace, 
"  Rocks  and.  mountains,  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 


Trust  in  Jesus.  0.   M. 


241 

1  PT1HERE  is  a  voice  of  sov'reign  gn 
A     Sounds  from  the  sarrod  word: 

"Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

2  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
Oh  !  help  my  unbelief. 


ice 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  155 

3  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye* 

4  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all ! 

242  Eternity.  L.  M. 

1  T^TERNITY  is  just  at  hand  ! 

-C^  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away? 

2  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  endless  woe,  or  endless  bliss ; 
And  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

3  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind ! 
They're  gone !  but  where  ? — ah,  pause  and  see, 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity. 

4  Sinner  !  canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell ; 
And  is  death  nothing  then,  to  thee, 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 


•)  The  misery  and  danger  of  sinners.  0.  M. 


24 

1  DINNERS!  the  voice  of  God  regard 
£5  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day; 

He  calls  you  by  his  gracious  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell : 

Why  will  you  persevere  ? 


156  TIIK   GOSPEL   CALL. 

Can  you  in  frightful  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 
Renouncing  ev'iy  sin  ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

Ji  L  1  Thefollpof 'neglecting  reli  L.  M. 

1  T\^HY  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years 

▼  ▼  Amidst  a  thousand  trifling  cares, 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 

2  Why  will  ye  chase  the  fleeting  wind 
And  famish  an  immortal  mind, 
While  angels  with  regret  look  down 
To  see  you  spurn  a  heav'nly  crown  ? 

3  Th'  eternal  God  calls  from  above, 
And  Jesus  pleads  his  dying  love ; 
Awaken'd  conscience  gives  }rou  pain : 
And  shall  they  join  their  pleas  in  vain  ? 

4  Not  so  your  dying  eyes  shall  view 
Those  objects  which  ye  now  pursue; 
Not  so  shall  heav'n  and  hell  appear 
When  the  decisive  hour  is  near. 

5  Almighty  God  !  thine  aid  impart, 
To  fix  conviction  on  the  heart: 

Thy  pow'r  can  clear  the  darkest  eyes, 
And  make  the  haughtiest  scorner  wise. 


245 


o 


The  terrors  of  eternity.     P.  M.  8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8. 


J^TERNITY!  terrific  word 

-Ci  Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword  ! 

Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity  !  unmeasur'd  time  ! 
1  sink  beneath  the  thoughl  sublime 

That  1  to  thee  am  tending  : 
Deep  horror  (ills  my  quaking  heart. 
My  lips  in  speech  refuse  t<»  part. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  157 

2  Eternity!  0  what  a  pang! 
Eternity!  no  serpents  fang 

Could  send  that  thrill  of  terror. 
When  I  revolve  thy  clanking  chains, 
Thy  dark  abyss  of  deathless  pains, 

My  soul  is  fill'd  with  horror. 

0  search  the  universe  around, 
No  equal  terror  can  be  found ! 

3  Awake,  0  man,  from  sinful  sleep; 
Bethink  thyself,  thou  straying  sheep, 

Seek  God  by  true  repentance ! 
Awake,  behold  thy  wasting  sand, 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand 

And  brings  thine  awful  sentence. 
This  is,  perchance,  thy  final  clay : 
Who  knows  how  soon  he's  snatch'd  away? 

4  Eternity!  terrific  word, 

Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 

Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity!  unmeasur'd  time! 

1  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Lord  Jesus,  Avhen  it  pleaseth  thee, 
Grant  me  thy  blest  eternity ! 

^^0  Youth  and  judgment.  L.  M. 

1  TT^  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

JL    Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue, 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire :   ■ 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine, 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts, 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults; 

The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 


158  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injur'd  grace? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities, 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 


Death  and  etcr nit//.  C  M. 


247 

1  O  TOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  us'd  to  rise, 
^5  Converse  awhile  with  death ; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quiv'ring  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  faint  and  few, 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

3  But,  0  !  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphing  there, 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell 
In  infinite  despair. 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
0  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bear  it  safe  above ! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust, 
And  my  flesh  wails  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 


PENITENCE   OF    THE    AWAKENED    SINNER.    159 

THE    AWAKENED    SINNER. 

^-jtXJ      A  prayer  for  seriousness.      x  .  M .  o .  0 . 0 .  o .  o .  0 . 

1  rpHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 

A    To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 

A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry ; 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 

A  sinner  born  to  die ! 

2  Lo !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensible : 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space 
Removes  me  to  that  heav'nly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

3  0  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert! 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress : 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 

4  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  bus'ness  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure : 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

6  Then  Savior,  then,  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above, 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 

And  everlasting  love. 


160  PENITENCE    OF    THE 


249 


The  true  repentance. 


S.  M. 


1  (~\  LET  me  now  repent! 

yJ  With  all  my  idols  part; 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 
An  humble  contrite  heart! 

2  A  heart  with  grief  opprest, 

For  having  griev'd  my  God ; 
A  troubled  heart  that  cannot  rest 
Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood ! 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 
My  aching  breast  inspire ; 

4  With  soft'ning  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down ; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone ! 


250 


For  true  repentance. 


C.  M. 


1  f\  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart 
yj  Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
Acknowledges  how  just  thou  art, 

And  trembles  at  thy  word! 

2  0  for  those  humble  contrite  tears 

Which  from  repentance  flow, 
That  consciousness  of  guilt  which  fears 
The  long  suspended  blow ! 

3  Savior,  to  me  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress, 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive. 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace ; 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove 

Before  the  evil  come, 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, 
My  body  in  the  tomb. 


251 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  161 

Prayer  for  a  renewed  heart.  0.  JV1. 

1  f\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
V7  A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 

A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me ! 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  0  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  ev'ry  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine ! 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

Jjtj  £  Prayer  for  penitence.  o.  M. 

1  f\  LET  me  now  repent ! 
V_7   0  let  me  now  believe ! 

Thou,  by  whose  voice  the  marble  rent, 

The  rock  in  sunder  cleave ! 

Thou,  by  the  two-edg'd  sword, 

My  soul  and  spirit  part; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

2  Savior  and  Prince  of  peace, 

The  double  grace  bestow; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go : 

Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel, 

And  then  the  load  remove : — 
Wound,  and  pour  in,  my  wounds  to  heal, 

The  balm  of  pard'ning  love. 
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162  PENITENCE   OF    THE 

3  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake, 

The  hindrance  now  remove, 
And  into  thy  protection  take 

The  pris'ner  of  thy  love ; 

In  ev'ry  trying  hour 

Stand  by  my  feeble  soul, 
And  screen  me  from  my  nature's  pow'r 

Till  thou  hast  made  me  whole. 

4  This  is  thy  will,  I  know, 

^  That  I  should  holy  be; 

Should  all  my  sins  at  once  forsake, 

This  moment  turn  to  thee: 

0  may  I  now  embrace 

Thine  all-sufficient  pow'r! 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 

And  never  grieve  thee  more. 


Hardness  of  heart  lamented.  L.  M. 


253 

1  f\  FOR  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day, 
V_/  To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away, 
And  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend;  the  earth  can  quake; 
The  seas  can  roar;  the  mountains  shake; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  has  felt, 
0  Lord,  an  adamant  might  melt; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

1  Thy  judgments  too.  which  devils  fear. 
(Amazing  thought!)  unmov'd  J  hearj 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit!  mighty  God! 
Apply  to  me  the  Savior's  blood; 
Tis  his  rich  blood,  and  his  alone, 
Can  move  and  melt  this  heart  of  stone. 


AWAKENED    SIXXER.  lo'j 


Original  and  actual  sin  confessed.  1j.  M, 


254 

1  1 "  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
J-^  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  ev'ry  part. 

3  Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 
0  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  pow'r  sufficient  to  atone ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so.* 


255 


Tfie  contrite  heart.  CM. 


1  rpHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
J-    On  contrite  hearts  bestow  ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God  !  is  mine 

A  contrite  heart  or  no  ? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 


164  PENITENCE    OF    THE 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclin'd 

To  love  thee,  if  I  could ; 
But  often  feel  another  mind, 
Averse  to  all  that  'a  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew," 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know, 

And  love  thy  house  of  prayer; 
I  therefore  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

G  0  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache ; — 
Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

Zf)  \)  Penitential  sighs.  P.M.       7.7.7.7 

1  TjiATHER !  at  thy  call  I  come, 
-T    In  thy  bosom  there  is  room 
For  a  guilty  soul  to  hide, — 
Press'd  with  grief  on  ev'ry  side. 

2  Darkness  fills  my  trembling  soul ; 
Floods  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll; 
Pity,  Father!  pity  me; 

All  my  hope  is  plac'd  in  thee. 

3  But  may  such  a  wretch  as  I, — 
Self-con demn'd  and  doom'd  to  die, 
Ever  hope  to  be  forgiv'n, 

And  be  smil'd  upon  by  heav'n  ? 

4  Yes,  I  may !  for  I  espy 
Pity  trickling  from  thine  eye ; 
'Tis  a  Father's  heart  that  moves, 
Moves  with  pardon  and  with  love. 

•3  Well  I  do  remember,  too, 
AVhat  his  love  hath  deign'd  to  do; 

How  he  sent  a  Savior  down, 
All  my  follies  to  atone. 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  165 

6  Has  my  elder  brother  died? 
And  is  justice  satisfied  ? 
Why, — oh,  why  should  I  despair 
Of  my  Father's  tender  care  ? 

2t)t  The  penitent.  C.  M. 

1  T^EAR  Jesus  !  prostrate  at  thy  feet 
JL7  A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 

And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence ; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, — 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

W^JO  Confession  of  sin.  P.  M.       7.7.7.7. 

1  f~^  OD  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 
VJT  Hear  our  penitential  songs ; 
0  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debas'd  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent; 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 


16G  IT.XITEXCE    OF    THE 

Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain ; 

4  These,  and  ev'ry  secret  fault, 

Fill'd  with  grief  and  shame  we  own ; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne.* 

j£*)tj  Indwelling  sin  lamented.  C  Ai. 

1  X^TITTI  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

▼  ▼     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false  as  mine  has  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  ev'ry  sin ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Savior,  shall  I  feel 

These  stragglings  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 

6  Break,  sovereign  grace.  0  break  the  charm. 

And  set  the  captive  free; 
Reveal,  Almighty  Grod,  thine  arm. 
And  haste  to  rescue  inc. 

^\)\/  Hah  and  spirit.  »-*«   M-« 

1  1   TOW  sad  and  awful  is  my  state! 
XI  The  very  thing  I  do  [hate! 
When  I  bo  Gtod  draw  near  in  pray'1'? 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there  ! 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  167 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn ; 
I  hate  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn ; 
I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve ; 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 


I  see  I'm  ruin'd  and  undone ; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  fear. 

4  Thy  blood,  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt, 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  th'  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim — 
Jesus  has  died  to  hide  my  sin. 

^v)X  The  thoughtless  sinner  converted.  L.  M. 

1  \  LAS,  alas,  how  blind  I've  been, 
-^-  How  little  of  myself  I've  seen  ! 
Sportive  I  sail'd  the  sensual  tide, 
Thoughtless  of  God,  whom  I  defied. 

2  Oft  have  I  heard  of  heav'n,  and  hell, 
Where  bliss  and  woe  eternal  dwell ; 
But  mock'd  the  threats  of  truth  divine, 
And  scorn'd  the  place  where  angels  shine. 

3  My  heart  has  long  refus'd  the  blood 
Of  Jesus,  the  descending  God  ; 
And  guilty  passion  boldly  broke 

The  holy  law  which  heav'n  had  spoke. 

4  Th'  alluring  world  controll'd  my  choice ; 
When  conscience  spake,  I  hush'd  its  voice ; 
Securely  laugh'd  along  the  road, 

Which  hapless  millions  first  had  trod. 

5  But  now,  th'  Almighty  God  comes  near 
And  fills  my  soul  with  awful  fear — 
Perhaps  I  sink  to  endless  pain, 

Nor  hear  the  voice  of  joy  again. 


1G8  PENITENCE    OF    THE 

j£\)^  I  opportunities.  ^»  -ML 

it  can  I,  a  sinner  do, 
With  all  my  guilt  opprest? 


1     A  II,  what  can  I,  a  sinner  do, 

-£-*-   With  all  my  guilt  opprest \ 
I  feel  the  hardness  of  my  heart, 


And  conscience  knows  no  rest. 

2  Great  God,  thy  good  and  perfect  law 

Does  all  my  life  condemn ; 
The  secret  evils  of  my  soul 
Fill  me  with  fear  and  shame. 

3  How  many  precious  Sabbaths  gone, 

I  never  can  recall ; 
And,  oh,  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn, 
Who  misimprov'd  them  all ! 

4  How  long,  how  often  have  I  heard 

Of  Jesus,  and  of  heav'n  ; 
Yet  scarcely  listen'd  to  his  word, 
Or  pray'd  to  be  forgiv'n  ! 

5  Constrain  me,  Lord,  to  turn  to  thee, 

And  grant  renewing  grace; 
For  thou  this  flinty  heart  canst  break, 
And  thine  shall  be  the  praise. 

2\)D  Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  f\  TURN,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies, 

^J   Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes, 
Nor  let  th'  offences  of  my  hand, 
Within  thy  book  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdu'd, 

A  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renew'd ; 
Nor  let  me,  wrapt  in  endless  gloom, 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

3  0,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  hear! 

Once  more  his  quick'ning  aid  impart, 

My  mind  from  <v'iv  fear  release, 

And  soothe  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

4  So  shall  the  souls,  whom  error's  Bway 

I  Lis  urg'd  from  thee,  blest  Lord,  to  stray. 
From  me  thy  heavenly  precepts  learn, 
And,  humbled,  to  their  God  return. 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  169 

204l  Conviction.  S.  M. 

1  1VTY  former  hopes  are  fled, 
.ItX  My  terror  now  begins  ; 
I  feel,  alas  !  that  I  am  dead 

In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah,  whither  shall  I  fly? 

I  hear  the  thunder  roar; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimm'ring  from  afar ; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way ; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 


265 


<j  Sin  bewailed.  P.M.       7.7.7.7. 

1  /^\ OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
v^  Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 

Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin ; 
Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  sov'reign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 


170  PENITENCE    OF    THE 


266 


Confesrion  and  repentance.  L.  JM. 

1  f\  LORD,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn, 
V^   Iii  mercy  hear  a  sinner  mourn  ! 
To  thee  I  call,  to  thee  I  cry. 

0  leave  me,  leave  me  not  to  die  ! 

2  0  pleasures  past,  what  are  ye  now 
But  thorns  about  my  bleeding  brow  ? 
Spectres  that  hover  round  my  brain, 
And  aggravate  and  mock  my  pain. 

3  For  pleasure  I  have  giv'n  my  soul ; 
Now,  justice,  let  thy  thunders  roll ! 
Now,  vengeance,  smile — and  with  a  blow 
Lay  the  rebellious  ingrate  low. 

4  Yet  Jesus,  Jesus  !  there  I'll  cling, 

I'll  crowd  beneath  his  shelt'ring  wing ; 
I'll  clasp  the  cross,  and  holding  there, 
E'en  me,  oh  bliss  ! — his  wrath  may  spare. 

Zj\\  i  luj>entancc  at  the  cross.  C  JM. 

1  (^H,  if  my  soul  were  form'd  for  woe, 
yj  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  How 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  0  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  Lord. 
Those  sins  that  piere'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 

Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 
1  Y<s.  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed, 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 

That  made  my  Savior  bleed. 
'">  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 

And  slay  the  murd'rers  too. 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  171 

^OO  Terror  turned  to  joy.  C.  M. 

1  O  MOTE  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain  ; 
£5   Great  God,  behold  my  case  ; 

Pity  a  sinner  fill'd  with  pain, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face. 

2  Dread  terrors  fright  my  guilty  soul — 

Thy  justice,  all  in  flames, 
Gives  sentence  on  this  heart  so  foul. 
So  hard,  so  full  of  crimes. 

3  'Tis  trembling  hardness  that  I  feel : 

I  fear,  but  don't  relent, — 
Perhaps  of  endless  death  the  seal; 

0  that  I  could  repent ! 

■4  My  pray'rs,  my  tears,  my  vows  are  vile ; 
My  duties  black  with  guilt ; 
On  such  a  wretch  can  mercy  smile. 
Though  Jesus'  blood  was  spilt ! 

5  Speechless  I  sink  to  endless  night, 

1  see  an  op'ning  hell : 

But  lo !  what  glory  strikes  my  sight ! 
Such  glory  who  can  tell  ? 

6  Enrapt  in  these  bright  beams  of  peace, 

I  feel  a  gracious  God : 
Swell,  swell  the  note — 0  tell  his  grace ; 
Sound  his  high  praise  abroad ! 

*^OU  Parting  icitli  all  for  Christ.  CM. 

1  "\^E  glitt "ring  toys  of  earth,  adieu ; 

1    A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  heavenly  prize  attracts  my  view. 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, — 

0  name  divinely  sweet ! — 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
True  wealth  and  honor  meet. 

3  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possest. 


172  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart. 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

4  Dear  portion  of  .my  soul's  desires, 
Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  let  me  call  thee  mine. 


SUPPLICATION  FOR  DIVINE  MERCY. 
Jj  \\J      The  penitent  suing  for  pardon.      Jr.  M.    O./.O.7. 

1  O  AVIOR,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor  ? 
£5  Canst  thou  love  a  child  of  wrath? 
Can  a  hell-deserving  creature 

Be  the  purchase  of  thy  death  ? 

2  Is  thy  blood  so  efficacious 

As  to  make  my  nature  clean  ? 
Is  thy  sacrifice  so  precious, 
As  to  free  my  soul  from  sin? 

3  Sin  on  ev'ry  side  surrounds  me, 

I  can  hear  of  no  relief; 
Pangs  of  unbelief  confound  me, 
Help,  me,  Lord,  to  bear  my  grief. 

4  This  is  now  my  resolution, 

At  thy  dearest  feet  to  fall; 
Here  I'll  meet  my  condemnation, 
Or  a  freedom  from  my  thrall. 

5  If  I  meet  with  condemnation, 

Justly  I  deserve  the  same; 
If  I  meet  with  free  salvation, 
I  will  magnify  thy  name. 

^/  I  king  /"in/on.  Li.  JM. 

I     "  ORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
I J  Opprest  with  fears  to  thee  I  call: 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  t<>  me, 

And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 


DIVINE    MERCY.  173 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "  Seek  ye  my  face?" 
The  invitation  I  embrace; 

I'll  seek  thy  face ;  thy  Spirit  give  ! 
0  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

3  I'll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come; 
If  I  turn  back,  hell  is  my  doom ; 
And,  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie 

Till  the  dear  Savior  passes  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears. 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  prayers ; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Savior's  feet. 

5  But  canst  thou,  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
No  !  Jesus  will  not,  can't  deceive  : 
The  soul  that  seeks  his  face  shall  live. 


"  What  must  I  do  to  be  saved."  L.  M. 


272 

1  "TX^ITH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 

▼  ▼     My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries; 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me  ? 

2  Till  now,  I  saw  no  danger  nigh; 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die ; 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 

"  I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cried. 

3  But  when,  great  God !  thy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 

In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years ! 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 
Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due ; 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 


171  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

6  Does  not  the  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name? 
To  him  I  look,  and  humbly  cry, 
"  0  save  a  wretch  condemn'd  to  die  I" 

07Q  T     AT 

^  t  <*}  Apprehension  confessed.  1j.  JML. 

1  rpHOU  man  of  griefs,  remember  me, 

J-    Thou  surely  never  canst  forget 
Thy  last  mysterious  agony, 

Thy  fainting  pangs  and  bloody  sweat! 

2  When  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer, 

Thy  spirit  sank  beneath  its  load  ! 
Thy  feeble  flesh  afraid  to  bear 
The  wrath  of  an  almighty  God  ! 

3  Father,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 

Regard  my  fearful  heart's  desire, 
Remove  this  load  of  guilty  woe, 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire ! 

4  I  tremble  lest  the  wrath  divine, 

Which  bruises  now  my  sinful  soul, 
Should  bruise  this  wretched  soul  of  mine 
Long  as  eternal  ages  roll  !* 

5  I  deprecate  that  death  alone, 

That  endless  banishment  from  thee ! 
0  save  me,  through  thine  only  Son, 
Who  trembled,  wept,  and  bled  for  me ! 

£  (  4  Penitence.  L.  M. 

1  CHOW  pity,  Lord  !  0  Lord,  forgive  ! 
£5  Let  a  repenting  sinner  live  : 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  the  contrite  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  With  shame  my  num'rous  sins  I  trace 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 

And,  though  my  pray'r  thou  shouldst  not  hear, 
My  doom  is  just  and  thou  art  clear. 

3  Yet  save  a  penitent,  ( >  Lord  I 

Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 


DIVINE    MERdY.  175 

Seeks  for  some  precious  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

4  My  sins  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  riches  of  eternal  grace; 

Great  God.  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

5  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  stain, 
Nor  let  the  guilt  I  mourn  remain: 
Give  me  to  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  bid  my  bleeding  heart  rejoice. 

6  Then  shall  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 

And  ev'ry  pow'r  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


Jj  I  fj  Prayer  for  a  new  heart.  L.  M. 

1  (~\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry ! 
v7  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin :  ■ 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  0  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

-i  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring : 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne  er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just : 
Look  down.  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eve. 
And  save  the  soul  condemn  d  to  die. 


176  *  SUPPJ4CATI0N    FOR   THE 

J^  |  l)  PI  ■  ling  Christ* s promises.  L.  M. 

1  TEST'S,  if  still  the  same  thou  art, 
*'    IfalJ  thy  promises  are  sure, 
Set  up  thy  kingdom  in  my  heart, 

And  make  me  rich,  for  I  am  poor. 

2  Thou  hast  pronounc'd  the  mourner  blest, 

And  lo !  for  thee  I  ever  mourn ; 
I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  rest 
Till  thou  my  only  rest  return. 

3  Where  is  the  blessedness  bestow'd 

On  all  that  hunger  after  thee  ? 
I  hunger  now,  I  thirst  for  God ! 
See  the  poor  fainting  sinner,  see. 

4  Ah,  Lord !  if  thou  art  in  that  sigh, 

Then  hear  thyself  within  me  pray, 
Hear  in  my  heart  thy  Spirit's  cry, 

Mark  what  my  lab'ring  soul  would  say. 

5  Shine  on  thy  work,  disperse  the  gloom ; 

Light  in  thy  light  I  then  shall  see : 
Say  to  my  soul,  "  Thy  light  is  come, 
Glory  divine  is  ris'n  on  thee." 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thy  promise  sure, 

And  trust  thou  wilt  not  long  delay; 
Hungry,  and  sorrowful,  and  poor, 
Upon  thy  word  myself  I  stay. 


277 


Spiritual  miracles.  0.  M. 


1  TESUS,  if  still  thou  art  to-day 
O    As  yesterday' the  same, 
Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 

The  virtue  of  thy  name.** 

2  Loathsome,  and  foul,  and  self-abhorr'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin: 
But  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

3  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  0  Lord,  my  car; 


DIVIXE    MERCY.  177 

Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wither'd  hands 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

4  Silent,  (alas !  thou  know'st  how  long,) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise ; 
But  0 !  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

5  Lame  at  the  pool  I  still  am  found : 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ; 
Light  as  a  hart  I  then  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

6  Blind  from  my  birth  to  guilt  and  thee, 

And  dark  1  am  within ; 
The  love  of  God  I  cannot  see, 
The  sinfulness  of  sin. 

7  But  thou,  they  say,  art  passing  by, 

0  let  me  find  thee  near! 
Jesus,  in  mercy,  hear  my  cry, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear ! 

8  Long  have  I  waited  in  the  way 

For  thee  the  heav'nly  light; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say, 
'•'Sinner,  receive  thy  sight." 


278 


To  obtain  mercy.  fe.  M. 


1 


MY  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
To  thee  what  shall  I  s; 


say? 

Well  may  I  tremble  at  thy  word, 
And  scarce  presume  to  pray. 

2  Ten  thousand  wants  have  I; 

Alas !  I  all  things  want ! 
But  thou  hast  bid  me  always  pray, 
And  never,  never  faint. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  well  might  I  fear, 

Fear  e'en  to  ask  thy  grace, 
So  oft  have  I,  alas !  drawn  near, 
And  mock'd  thee  to  thy  face. 

h  2  12 


178  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

4  With  all  pollution  stain'd, 

Thy  hallow'cl  courts  I  trod ; 

Thy  Dame  and  temple  I  profan'd, 

And  dar'd  to  call  thee  God ! 

5  Nigh  with  my  lips  I  drew — 

My  lips  were  all  unclean; 
Thee  with  my  heart  I  never  knew 
My  heart  was  full  of  sin.* 


279 


My  peace  I  give  unto  you.  P.M.   7.0. 1 .6. 1 .8.7.6. 


1  "| "  AMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
-L^  To  thee  I  humbly  pray  : 
Heal  me  of  my  grief  and  pain, 

0  take  my  sins  away. 
From  this  bondage,  Lord,  release ; 

No  longer  let  me  be  opprest: 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast! 

2  Wilt  thou  cast  a  sinner  out. 

Who  humbly  comes  to  thee! 
No,  my  God,  1  cannot  doubt: 

Thy  mercy  is  for  me : 
Let  me  then  obtain  the  grace, 

And  be  of  paradise  possest : 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast! 

3  Worldly  good  I  do  not  want, 

Be  that  to  others  given ; 
Only  for  thy  love  I  pant, 

My  all  in  earth  or  heav'n ; 
This  the  crown  1  fain  would  seize, 

The  good  wherewith  I  would  be  blest; 
Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast. 

4  This  delight  I  fain  would  prove, 

And  then  resign  my  breath ! 
Join  the  happy  lew  whose  love 
Was  mightier  than  death! 


DIVINE  MERCY.  170 

Let  it  not  my  Lord  displease, 

That  I  would  die  to  be  thy  guest! 

Jesus,  Master,  seal  my  peace, 
And  take  me  to  thy  breast! 

w80  Pleading  for  mercy.  P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 

1  TESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

*J    Hear  the  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation ; 
See !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelm'd  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  0  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  suffer'dst  thus  for  me. 

5  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

I  should  be  a  wretch  undone; 
Search  through  heaven, — the  land  of  blessing; 
Seeking  good,  and  finding  none. 

6  Hear,  then,  blessed  Savior,  hear  me ! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me; 
Lo !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

7  Sav'd — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above ! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptur'd  with  thy  love ! 

Seeking  all  in  Christ.  0.  JM. 

1  ^OURCE  of  eternal  joys  divine, 
£5  To  thee  my  soul  aspires ; 
0  could  I  say,  "The  Lord  is  mine," 
'Tis  all  my  soul  desires. 


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180  SUPPLICATH  N    FOR    THE 

2  My  hope,  my  trust,  my  life,  my  Lord, 

Assure  me  of  thy  love; 
0  speak  the  kind,  transporting  word, 
And  bid  my  fears  remove. 

3  Then  shall  my  thankful  powers  rejoice, 

And  triumph  in  my  God, 
Till  heavenly  rapture  tune  my  voice 

To  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

*£  The  penitent's  prayer.  P.  M.  as  112. 

1  TjiATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love! 
A     O  hear  a  humble  suppliant's  cry: 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty: 
0  deign  to  listen  to  my  voice, 
And  bid  this  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merits  of  my  own, 
For  I,  alas!  am  all  that's  vile- 
No — when  I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

Dare  to  converse  with  God  awhile, 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus,  is  my  plea, 
That  dearest,  sweetest  name  to  mel 

3  Within  this  heart  of  mine  I  feel 
The  weight  of  sin's  oppressive  load: 

Oh!  help!  or  else  I  sink  to  hell, 

Crush  d  by  thine  arm,  avenging  God! 
Entomb'd  within  that  dread  abyss, 
And  exil'd  from  the  realms  of  bliss! 


j£(jzy         The  penitent  pardoned.         Jr .  M. 

1  GOV'REIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 

£5  Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall: 
Hear,  oh  hear  my  ardent  cry, 
Frown  not,  lest  1  faint  and  die! 

2  Vilest  of  the  son>  of  men, 
Worst  of  rebels  1  have  been ! 
Oil  abus'd  thee  to  thy  face. 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 


i  .t.t.t 


DIVINE    MEKCY.  181 

3  Justly  might  thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  broken,  bleeding  heart; 
Justly  might  thy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  ev'ry  wound ; 

Thou  canst  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wand'rer  rest. 

5  Then  my  humble  pray'r  attend, 

Show  thyself  the  sinner's  friend  ; 
Bid  the  sufF'rer  cease  to  mourn, 
Bid  the  prodigal  return !::: 

^O- 1  The  dying  sinner's  prayer.  Li.  M. 

1  f\  THOU  that  dost  in  secret  see, 
v-J  Regard  a  dying  sinner's  pray'r ; 
Out  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee — 

Save,  or  I  perish  in  despair. 

2  Weeping,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

Mine  eyes  which  fail  with  looking  up; 
For  thee  my  heart  laments  and  sighs — 
Sick  with  desire  and  ling 'ring  hope. 

3  0  that  I  could  but  surely  know 

If  I  at  last  shall  raerey  find ; 
For  what  am  I  reserv'd  below? 
Tell  me,  thou  Savior  of  mankind. 

4  Let  others  walk  with  thee  in  light. 

But  bless  me  with  one  parting  ray, 
And  ere  I  close  mine  eyes  in  night, 
Give  me  to  see  thy  perfect  day. 

^QfJ  Supplication  for  God's  grace.  v^-  M. 

1  rPO  thee,  0  God !  my  pray'r  ascends, 
-L    But  not  for  golden  stores  ; 

Nor  covet  I  the  brightest  gems 
On  the  rich  eastern  shores  : 

2  Nor  that  deluding  empty  joy 

Men  call  a  mighty  name, 


182  SUPPLICATION'    FOR    TIIK 

Nor  greatness  with  its  pride  and  state. 
My  restless  thoughts  inflame : — 

3  Nor  pleasure's  fascinating  charms 

My  fond  desires  allure : 
Hut  nobler  things  than  these  from  thee 
My  wishes  would  secure. 

4  The  faith  and  hope  of  joys  to  come, 

My  best  affections  move; 
Thy  light,  thy  favor,  and  thy  smiles, 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

5  These  are  the  blessings  I  desire : 

Lord,  be  these  blessings  mine. 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  world 
I  cheerfully  resign. 

^0\)  Cod  the  portion  of  the  soul .  C  M. 

1  TV/TY  God.  my  portion  and  my  love ! 
ItX  My  everlasting  all ! 

I've  none  but  thee  in  heav'n  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  In  vain  the  bright  meridian  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light : 
Thy  brighter  bearfls  create  my  noon ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night, 

3  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed. 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll. 
If  God  his  light  around  me  shed, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul. 

4  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode: 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  moaner  things  : 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  If  I  possess'd  the  spacious  earth, 

And  call'd  the  stars  my  own, 
Without  thy  mercy  and  thy  love, 
1  wore  a  wretch  undone. 


DIVINE    MERCY.  183 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  to  see  thy  blissful  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more  ! 


God  the  Christian' s portion.  C  M 


287 

1  /^1  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
V-*    My  help  for  ever  near  ! 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  holds  me  up, 

And  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord !  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heav'n  without  my  God, 

'T would  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint  ? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

^^jQ  Prayer  for  pardon.  CM. 

1  rpHOU  hidden  God,  for  whom  I  groan, 
JL    Till  thou  thyself  declare, 
God  inaccessible,  unknown, 
Regard  a  sinner's  pray'r. 


184  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

2  A  sinner  welt'ring  in  his  blood; 

Unpurg'd  and  unforgiv'n ; 
Far  distant  from  the  living  God, 
As  far  as  hell  from  heav'n, — 

3  An  unregen'rate  child  of  man, 

To  thee  for  faith  I  call ; 
Pity  thy  fallen  creature's  pain. 
And  raise  me  from  my  fall. 

4  The  darkness  which,  through  thee,  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove  : 
Thine  own  eternal  power  reveal, 
The  Deity  of  love.* 

5  Show  me  the  blood  that  bought  my  peace, 

The  cov'nant  blood  apply, 
And  all  my  griefs  at  once  shall  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  shall  die.* 

£j(j*J  Prayer  for  Christian  graces.  b.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
*J    On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  pray'r ; 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do, 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  on  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill. 
A  soul  inur'd  to  pain. 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss  ; 
Bold  to  take  up.  linn  to  sustain. 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 


DIVINE    MERCY.  185 

A  spirit  still  prepar'd, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 

For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  pray'r. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay 

Or  wish  my  suff'rings  less. 
This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray,  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmov'd  by  threat'ning  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 
A  jealous,  deep  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 


290 


Imploring  mercy.  0.  M. 

1  ;  "  ORD,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie, 
-L^  And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 
With  humble  heart  and  weeping  eye, 

Thy  favor  I  implore. 

2  On  me,  0  Lord,  do  thou  display 

Thy  rich,  forgiving  love  ; 
0  take  my  heinous  guilt  away, 
This  heavy  load  remove. 

3  Without  thy  grace,  I  sink  opprest 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ; 
0  give  my  troubled  spirit  rest, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy  I  implore, 

0  may  thy  goodness  move : 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 


186  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

5  Should  I  at  last  in  heaven  appear. 
To  join  thy  saints  above, 
I'll  tell  that  mercy  brought  me  there. 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  love. 


291 


Inconstancy  lamented.  S.  M 


1  T  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing. 
A  I  would,  but  cannot  pray  ; 
For  Satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 

And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,  but  can't  repent. 

Though  I  endeavor  oft ; 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent. 
Till  Jesus  makes  it  soft. 

3  I  would,  but  cannot  love, 

Though  woo'd  by  love  divine ; 
No  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  but  cannot  rest, 

In  God's  most  holy  will ; 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best, 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

5  0  could  I  but  believe  ! 

Then  all  would  easy  be ; 
I  would  but  cannot — Lord,  relieve; 
My  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

*2S)  Z  Bethesda's  pool.  8.  M. 

1  "OESIDE  the  gospel  pool 
J3  Appointed  for  the  poor. 

From  year  to  year  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move. 
And  others  round  me,  stepping  in, 

Their  ellieaey  prove  I 


DIVINE    MERCY.  187 

3  But  my  complaints  remain ; 

I  feel  the  very  same, 
As  full  of  guilt  and  fear,  and  pain, 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  0  would  the  Lord  appear, 

My  malady  to  heal ; 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languish'd  here, 
And  what  distress  I  feel.** 

5  Yet  here,  from  clay  to  day, 

I'll  wait  and  hope,  and  try ; 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
And  suffer  him  to  die? 

6  No — he  is  full  of  grace  ; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul  that  fain  would  see  his  face, 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

£\j  (•)     Prayer  for  the  ivitness  of  the  Spirit,     b. 8. 6. 8. 8. 6. 

1  rf^HOU  great,  mysterious,  God  unknown, 
J-    Whose  love  hath  gently  led  me  on 

E'en  from  my  infant  days ; 
Mine  inmost  soul  expose  to  view, 
And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 

Thy  justifying  grace. 

2  If  I  have  only  known  thy  fear, 
And  follow'd  with  a  heart  sincere 

Thy  drawing  from  above, 
Now,  now,  the  farther  grace  bestow, 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  swTeet  forgiving  love. 

3  Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop, 
A  stranger  to  the  gospel  hope, 

The  sense  of  sin  forgiv'n ; 
I  would  not,  Lord,  my  soul  deceive, 
Without  thine  inward  witness  live, 

That  antepast  of  heav'n. 


188  SUPPLICATION    FOB    THE 

4  If  now  the  witness  were  in  me, 
Would  he  not  testify  of  thee, 

In  Jesus  reconcil  d  ? 
And  should  I  not  with  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

I  know  myself  thy  child  ? 

5  Ah!  never  let  thy  servant  rest, 
Till  of  my  part  in  Christ  possess'd, 

I  on  thy  mercy  feed  : 
Unworthy  of  the  crumbs  that  fall, 
Yet  rais'd  by  him  who  died  for  all, 

To  eat  the  children's  bread. 

6  Whate'er  obstructs  thy  pard'ning  love, 
Or  sin,  or  righteousness,  remove, 

Thy  glory  to  display; 
My  heart  of  unbelief  convince, 
And  now  absolve  me  from  my  sins, 

And  take  them  all  away. 


294 


The  sinner's  plea.  1  .  M.      7./. 7. 1 


1  XVTILL  the  pard'ning  God  despise 

▼  ▼   A  poor  mourner's  sacrifice, 
One  who  brings  his  all  to  thee, 
All  his  sin  and  misery  ? 

2  Savior,  see  my  troubled  breast, 
Heaving,  panting  after  rest; 
Jesus,  mark  my  hollow  eye, 
Never  clos'd,  and  never  dry. 

3  Listen  to  my  plaintive  moans, 
Deep  uninterrupted  groans, 

Keep  not  silence  at  my  tears, 
Quiet  all  my  griefs  and  fears. 

4  Good  Physician,  show  thine  art. 
Bind  thou  up  my  broken  heart ; 
A.ches  it  not  for  thee,  my  God, 
1'ant  hill  tor  thy  healing  blood? 


DIVINE    MERCY.  189 

5  Jesus,  answer  all  thy  name, 
Save  me  from  my  fear  and  shame ; 
Sunk  in  desprate  misery, 
Sinners'  friend,  remember  me! 

^fj'fj  God  the  preserver  of  his  people,  o.  M. 

1  rpO  God  the  only  wise, 

J-    Our  Savior  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 

Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  lace, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  his  faithful  sons 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  powT'r  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

^V/O      A  prayer  for  the  promised  rest.      Jl  .  M.  as   11-. 

1  TPwEAH  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
U  And  magnify  thy  grace  divine ; 
Pardon  a  wTorm  that  would  draw  near, 

That  would  his  heart  to  thee  resign; 
A  worm,  by  self  and  sin  opprest, 
That  pants  to  reach  thy  promis'cl  rest. 

2  With  holy  fear  and  rev'rend  love, 

I  long  to  lie  beneath  thy  throne ; 
I  long  in  thee  to  live  and  move, 
And  stay  myself  on  thee  alone  : 


190  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

Teach  me  to  lean  upon  thy  breast, 
To  find  in  thee  the  promised  rest. 

3  Thou  say's t  thou  wilt  thy  servants  keep 
In  perfect  peace,  whose  minds  shall  be 
Like  new-born  babes  or  helpless  sheep, 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord!  on  thee. 
I  low  calm  their  state,  how  truly  blest, 
Who  trust  on  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

i  Take  me,  my  Savior,  as  thine  own, 
And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause ; 
Be  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  alone, 

Incline  me  to  obey  thy  laws : 
In  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caress'd, 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

5  Bid  the  tempestuous  rage  of  sin, 
With  all  its  wrathful  fury,  die ; 
Let  the  Redeemer  dwell  within, 

And  turn  my  sorrows  into  joy  : 
0  may  my  heart,  by  thee  possess'd, 
Know  thee  to  be  m}'  promis'd  rest. 


Pleading  the  atonement,      x.  M.       7.7.7.7.7.7. 


in  me 


297 

1  XjiATHER,  God,  who  se'st  i 
-L     Only  sin  and  misery, 
Turn  to  thine  Anointed  One, 
Look  on  thy  beloved  Son ; 
Him,  and  then  the  sinner,  see : 
Look  through  Jesus'  wounds  on  me. 

2  Heavenly  Father,  Lord  of  all, 

Hear  and  show  thou  nearest  my  call  ! 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Smile  on  me,  a  sinner,  now  ! 
Now  the  stone  to  flesh  convert, 
Cast  a  look  and  melt  my  heart. 

3  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow; 
Hen'  niv  advocate  divine, 
Lo!  to  his,  my  suit  I  join  ; 


DIVINE    MERCY.  191 

Join'd  with  his,  it  cannot  fail : 
Let  me  now  with  thee  prevail ! 
4  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Pity  from  thine  eye  let  fall ; 
Bless  me  whilst  on  thee  I  call : 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

^■*70  Pleading  for  mere]).  0.  M. 

1  T\^HEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

▼  ?     O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
0  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : — 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclos'd 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
0  how  shall  I  appear ! 
■I  But  there  's  forgiveness,  Lord,  with  thee  ; 
Thy  nature  is  benign; 
Thy  pard'ning  mercy  I  implore, 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 

5  0  let  thy  boundless  merc}^  shine 

On  my  benighted  soul ! 
Correct  my  passions,  mend  my  heart, 
And  all  my  fears  control. 

6  And  may  I  taste  thy  richer  grace 

In  that  decisive  hour, 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend, 
And  time  shall  be  no  more. 


Prayer  for  the  light  of  God's  countenance.      C  M. 

1  (~\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
V^   Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ! 


192  SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE 

2  See!  low  before  the  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wand'rer  mourn; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
llast  thou  not  said,  Return  ? 

3  Absent  from  thee,  my  guide,  my  light, 

Without  one  cheering  ray, 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way! 

4  0  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  : 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

Ov/Vy  For  a  new  nature.  G.  M. 

1  a  UPREME  High-priest,  the  pilgrim's  light, 
£5  My  heart  for  thee  prepare  : 

Thine  image  stamp,  and  deeply  write 
Thy  superscription  there. 

2  Ah,  let  my  forehead  bear  thy  seal, 

Mine  arm  thy  badge  retain, 
My  heart  the  inward  witness  feel 
That  I  am  born  again. 

3  Into  thy  humble  mansion  come, 

Set  up  thy  dwelling  here ; 
Possess  my  heart  and  leave  no  room 
For  sin  to  harbor  there. 

4  Ah,  give  me,  Lord,  the  single  eye 

Which  aims  at  naught  but  thee ; 
I  fain  would  live,  and  yet  not  I — 
Let  Jesus  live  in  me. 

5  0  that  the  penetrating  sight 

And  eagle's  eye  were  mine  ! 
Undazzled  at  the  boundless  light 
Of  majesty  divine ; 

6  That  with  the  armies  of  the  sky 

I  too  may  sit  and  sing. 
Add,  Savior,  to  the  eagle's  eye 
The  dove's  aspiring  wing. 


DIVINE    MERCY.  193 

^y\J  J^  Deliverance  from  sin.  0.  M. 

1  f\  WHEN  wilt  thou  my  Savior  be? 
yj  0  when  shall  I  be  clean? 

The  true  eternal  Sabbath  see, 
A  perfect  rest  from  sin? 

2  Jesus !  the  sinner's  rest  thou  art, 

From  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain; 
While  thou  art  absent  from  my  heart, 
I  look  for  rest  in  vain ! 

3  The  consolations  of  thy  word 

My  soul  have  long  upheld; 
The  faithful  promise  of  the  Lord 
Shall  surely  be  fulnll'd : 

4  Joining  thy  sheep  in  yonder  fold, 

Like  them  I  shall  rejoice; 
Like  them  thy  glory  shall  behold, 
And  hear  my  Shepherd's  voice. 

5  0  that  I  now  the  voice  might  hear 

That  speaks  my  sins  forgiven; 
Thy  word  is  past  to  give  me  here 
The  inward  pledge  of  heaven. 

{jUw  Prayer  of  a  penitent.  L.  M. 

1  r\  THAT  the  Lord  would  hear  my  cry, 
v_/  And  stay  his  anger,  lest  I  die ! 

Thy  wrath  is  just — yet,  oh,  forgive ! 
And  let  a  mourning  sinner  live. 

2  In  all  my  frame,  without,  within, 
I  feel  the  sad  effects  of  sin ; 

How  long,  my  God,  must  I  complain, 
And  deprecate  thy  wrath  in  vain  ? 

3  0  should  I  die  depriv'd  of  thee ! 
What  being  else  can  succor  me? 

Thy  frowns  would  rend  my  soul  in  death, 
And  sink  it  to  the  depths  beneath. 

4  Ye  darling  sins  that  plague  me  so, 
The  greatest  enemies  I  know, 

I  13 


194  SALVATION    Til  ROUGH 

Depart  for  God  has  heard  my  pray'r, 

And  will  in  it  let  me  long  despair. 

5  No — I  shall  yet  his  goodness  bless; 

And  when  this  transient  life  shall  pass, 
Then,  full  of  glory,  I  shall  prove 
He  can  be  just,  and  sinners  love. 


SALVATION   THROUGH   JESUS   CHRIST. 

Humble  trust,  or  despair  prevented.  Ju.  M. 

1  I "  ORD,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me? 
-L^  Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood? 
Hast  thou  not  pardon,  rich  and  free? 

And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood  ? 

2  Presumptuous  thought!  to  fix  the  bound — 

To  limit  mercy's  sov'reign  reign : 
What  other  happy  souls  have  found, 
I'll  seek;  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 

3  I  own  my  guilt,  my  sins  confess ; 

Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more? 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless, 

Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

4  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 

While  I  remember  thou  hast  died, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down, 

To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear; 
And — if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne. 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perish'd  there. 

Oi  )-r  r!"  anticipations  of  faith,  L.  M  . 

1  T^AR  from  thy  fold,  0  God,  my  feet 
*      Once  mov'd  in  error's  devious  maze ; 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet, 

Nor  sought  thy  lace,  nor  lov'd  thy  ways. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  195 

2  With  tend'rest  voice  thou  bad'st  me  flee 

The  paths  which  thou  couldst  ne'er  approve; 
Didst  gently  draw  my  soul  to  thee, 
With  cords  of  sweet,  eternal  love. 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  fly, 

And  low  in  self-abasement  fall; 
A  vile,  a  helpless  worm,  I  lie, 
And  thou,  my  God,  art  all  in  all. 

4  Dearer,  far  dearer  to  my  heart, 

Than  all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give ; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  from  friends  I'd  part, 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  live. 

5  And  when,  in  smiling  friendship  drest, 

Death  bids  me  quit  this  mortal  frame, 
Gently  reclin'd  on  Jesus'  breast, 

My  latest  breath  shall  bless  his  name. 

6  Then  my  unfetter'd  soul  shall  rise, 

*  And  soar  above  yon  starry  spheres, 
Join  the  full  chorus  of  the  skies, 

And  sing  thy  praise  through  endless  years. 

805  The  surrender.  P.M.       8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  T¥^ELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 

▼  *     Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine; 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Ev'ry  pow'r  and  thought  be  thine, 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 

Earth  and  hell  will  disappear; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near — 

Shout,  0  Zion! 
Shout,  }'e  saints,  the  Lord  is  here! 

OvJD  Trusting  Christ,  the  only  refuge.  L.  M. 

1  rpHOU  only  Sov'reign  of  my  heart, 
J-    My  refuge,  mine  almighty  Friend, 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend? 


196  SALVATION    THROUGH 

2  Whither,  ah,  whit  her  Bhall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wand'rer  from  my  Lord? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call  ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  gracious  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie ; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 

tJ\J  |  Old  things  passed  away.  C  M, 

1  1 "  ET  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue, 
-L^  It  has  no  charms  for  me; 

'  Once  I  admir'd  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  fading  charms  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day, 

The  stars  are  all  coneeal'd ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice — 

I  bid  them  all  depart; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Have  &xd  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord.  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
But  may  1  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me? 


JESUS   CHRIST.  197 

O08  Comfort  in  God.  C.  M. 

1  TAEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
U  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  ev'ry  pain  I  feel. 

3  But,  0,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

Ov/ 1/  The  sinner  trusting  in  God.  L.   M. 

1  TX^HAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears? 

▼  t     As  if  the  Lord  was  loath  to  save, 
Or  lov'd  to  see  us  clrench'd  in  tears, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne? 

Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod  ? 
Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan  ? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought, 

So  much  his  tender  mercy  grieve 
As  this  unkind,  injurious  thought, 
That  he 's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 

Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn? 
Immanuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  through  the  pure  ether  borne. 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 

And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise;    . 


198  SALVATION   THROUGH 

But  was  not  thine  incarnate  Son 
A  most  amazing  sacrifice? 
6  "I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"No  humble  penitent  shall  die; 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word, 
And  thine  unbounded  mercies  try  . 

310  Parting  with  carnal  joys.  L.  JVL. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 

X  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair, 
And  whilst  I  listen'd  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach  rous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  -lance  nunc  eyes; 
0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove 

To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ; 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

q\  Reasonableness  of  the  <jos}><  I .  ».  ii- 

1  1)Y  various  maxims,  forms  and  rides. 
A3     That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 
I  strove  my  passions  to  restrain; 

But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  lint  since  the  Savior  1  have  know  n. 
My  rules  arc  all  rc<lnc"d  to  one — 
To  keep  my  Lord,  by  faith,  in  view; 
This  Strength  supplies  and  motives  loo. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  199 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suffering  life, 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife ; 
And  from  this  pattern  courage  take 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 
And,  by  the  sight,  from  fear  am  freed ; 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose, 
Confirms  my  hope,  disarms  my  foes : 
The  world  I  shame  and  overcome, 
By  pointing  to  my  Savior's  tomb. 

6  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 

And  hold  in  view  the  conqu'ror's  crown : 
If  press'd  with  griefs  and  cares  before, 
My  soul  revives,  and  asks  no  more.* 

OXw  Trusting  in  God.  L.  M. 

1  QINGr  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
^  His  various  and  his  saving  names  : 
0  may  they  not  be  heard  alone, 

But  by  our  sure  experience  known. 

2  Awake,  our  noblest  pow'rs,  to  bless 
The  God  of  Abra'm,  God  of  peace  ; 
Now,  by  a  dearer  title  known, 
Father  and  God  of  Christ,  his  Son. 

3  Through  ev'ry  age  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servants'  pray'r ; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain 
That  it  hath  sought  its  God  in  vain. 

4  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  whispers  to  suggest  a  fear, 
While  still  he  owns  his  ancient  name, 
The  same  his  pow'r,  his  love  the  same  ! 

5  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise ; 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes, 

And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread ; 
For  God  will  guard,  where  God  shall  lead. 


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OlO  '  of  faith.  C.  M. 

1  l^AITIL  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
A     And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 

Its  aid  in  ev'ry  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares ; 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain ; 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seal'd 

With  my  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies, 
And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 


Faith  a  substitute  for  vision.  L.  M. 


314 

1  "THIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

A    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear: 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  mar. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  deserl  through, 

While  faith  inspire-  a  heav'nly  ray, 


JESUS    CHRIST.  201 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 

His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  cheer'd  him  on  his  toilsome  road. 

Salvation  in  none  other  than  Jesus.  L.  M. 

N  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  doubtful  road. 


'i 


2  Jesus,  thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life  ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  be  my  guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  thy  gospel  to  my  heart. 


316 


Salvation  by  grace.  S.  M. 


1  f^\  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
VJT  Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heav'nly  road ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet. 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

i  2 


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4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'crflow : 
'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

5  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

O-L  i  By  grace  ye  arc  saved.  -L/.  M. 

1  C  ELF-righteous  souls  on  works  rely, 
^  And  boast  their  moral  dignity; 
But  if  I  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 

Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  quicken  d  me  when  dead, 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led ; 

Grace  brings  me.  pardon  for  my  sin — 
Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
'Tis  grace  supports  in  ev'ry  loss ; 

'  In  Jesus'  grace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope  and  Christ  my  song. 

4  'Tis  grace  defends  when  danger's  near ; 
And  'tis  b/v  grace  I  persevere ; 

'Tis  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love — 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above.* 

5  Through  endless  years,  of  grace  I'll  sing, 
Adore  and  bless  my  heav'n ly  King; 

I'll  cast  my  crown  before  his  throne, 
Sav'd  by  his  sov'reign  grace  alone. 

r}|o  Faith  connected  with  salvation.  -L*.  M. 

1  TVTOT  by  the  law  of  innocence 

■±y    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heav'n ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  former  sins  toigiv'n  : 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  tli.it   we  have  done 

Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole! 


JBSUS    CHRIST.  203 

Faith  is  the  grace. — and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heav'nly  word ! 

Fain  would  I  have  my  soul-renew'd : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  0  may  thy  grace  its  pow'r  display ! 

Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain ! 


319 


Redeeming  grace.  x  .  M.     ll.o.ll.o. 


1  TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
JL  Ye  pilgrims  for  Zion  who  press, 

Break  forth  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  days, 
His  rich  and  unmerited  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity,  burn* d  for  our  race, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame  : 
And  now  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he 
draws, 
And  brings  us  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  0  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  we  were  in, 

Our  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt : 
We  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too. 
in  sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  our  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  in  man  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ? 
'Twas  "even  so,  Father,"  we  ever  must  sing, 
Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight. 

5  Urg'd  on  by  his  grace,  did  the  Savior  appear, 

The  bearer  of  help  from  above  : 
Now  all  who  are  thirsting  may  freely  draw  near 
And  drink  in  the  streams  of  his  love. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs ; 
Be  ours  the  high  joys  still  to  sound  forth  his 
fame, 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  our  songs. 


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o2\)  Lamb  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  ]V~OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
-^    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand  , 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine — 
While  as  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


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Salvation  is  of  grace.       -t.  M.      o./.b.i.4./. 


1  l^V'RY  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 
-LJ  Merits  everlasting  pain  ; 
But  thy  love,  without  beginning, 

lias  redeem'd  the  world  again. 

Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus,  reign. 

2  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder ! 

Ask,  "0  why  such  love  to  me?" 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 
Of  the  Savior's  family  : 

Hallelujah! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee! 

>  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 
And  shall  never,  never  cease; 


JESUS    CHRIST.  205 

Keep,  0  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning ! 
Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace  ! 

Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 

4  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee ; 
Let  the  pow'r  of  thy  ascension 
Manifest  itself  in  me  ; 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  ! 

5  When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet ; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join ; 
When  my  Savior  comes  to  judgment, 
Bright  in  majesty  divine, 

Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine. 


322 


"Redemption  by  Christ  alone.  L.  M. 


1  T^NSLAVD  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains, 
J-J  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 

We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace ; 

Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release  ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid: 
0  matchless  price !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine  ! 

0  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 


206  SALVATION    THROUGH 

•)_•)  A  living  faith.  C.  M. 

1  1%/TISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'n, 
-L'A  And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead; 
None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head : — 

3  A  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart; 

A  faith  that  works  by  love ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace  : 
A  pard'ning  God  requires  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 

OZ4l    Unsearchable  love  of  Christ.    P.M.    8.8.6.8.6.6 

1  f\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art! 
v7  When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee ! 
I  long,  and  thirst,  and  faint  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire,  in  vain,  its  depth  to  see; 
They  cannot  see  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  0  that  I  could  for  ever  sit, 
With  Mary,  at  the  Master's  feet! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice, 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy.  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  207 

4  0  that  I  could,  with  favor  d  John, 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's  breast! 
From  care,  and  sin,  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  0  Lord,  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 

O20  Miracle  of  grace.  P.M.    8.7.8.7. 

1  TTAIL !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 
-CI   Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing ; 

.     To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 

Thou  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

2  0  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven, 

0  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcern'd  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Savior  pass'd  this  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven ; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Sing,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthron'd  above ; 
Whilst  astonish'd,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  receiv'd  him, 

Fill'd  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


Excellency  of  Christ        P.M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  f\  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
v^   0  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 

Which  in  my  Savior  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heav'nly  strings, 


208  SALVATION   THROUGH 

And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings, 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  Id  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine ; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all  perfect  heay'nly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face ; 
Then  with  my  Savior,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


'*2,  i  Praise  for  the  fountain  opened.  CM. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 
JL    Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 

Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
0  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  pow'r, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 


JESUS   CHRIST.  209 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  prepar'd 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me  ! 

7  Tis  strung  and  tun'd  for  endless  years, 

And  form'd  by  power  divine ; 
To  sound  in  Grod  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  thine. 

OwO  The  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

-£jl  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick  and  thunder' d  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  good ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
0  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sins:  in  death. 

5  14° 


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7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing,  with  raptures  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


Christ  precious.  P.M.    6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  1 "  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
JL^  Angels  and  men  be  join'd, 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Savior  of  mankind; 
T'  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name.* 

2  Jesus  !  harmonious  name  ! 

It  charms  the  host  above  ; 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love ; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

3  Stung  by  the  scorpion  sin, 

My  poor  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole : 
See  there  my  Lord  upon  the  tree  ! 
I  know,  I  feel  he  died  for  me. 

4  0  unexampled  love ! 

0  all-redeeming  grace ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  : 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done? 

5  0  for  a  trumpet  voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call ; 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  for  all ! 
For  all,  my  Lord  was  crucified ; 
For  all,  for  all,  my  Savior  died. 

6  To  serve  thy  blessed  will, 

Thy  dying  love  to  praise, 


JESUS   CHRIST.  211 

Thy  council  to  fulfil, 

And  minister  thy  grace, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, 
The  life  of  heaven  on  earth  I  live. 

0£)\/  A  name  above  every  name.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  in  thy  transporting  name 
*J    What  glories  meet  our  eyes ! 
Thou  art  the  seraph's  lofty  theme, 

The  wonder  of  the  skies. 

2  Well  might  the  heavens  with  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine; 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  And  didst  thou,  Savior,  leave  the  sky, 

To  sink  beneath  our  woes  ? 
Didst  thou  descend  to  bleed  and  die 
For  thy  rebellious  foes  ? 

4  0  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway; 
Glad  captives  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Thy  righteous  rule  obey. 


Christ  all  in  all.  L.  M. 


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1  1VTY  hope,  my  all,  my  Savior  thou, 
■i-'JL  To  thee,  lo!  now  my  soul  I  bow; 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 

I  find  thee,  Savior,  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  strength,  be  thou  my  way, 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day: 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide, 
And  keep  me,  Savior,  near  thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me ; 
As  I  have  need,  my  Savior  be: 
And  if  I  would  from  thee  depart, 
Then  clasp  me,  Savior,  to  thy  heart. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour. 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  powr; 


212  SALVATION    THROUGH 

Tear  ev'ry  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Savior,  reign  alone. 
5  My  sufTring  time  shall  soon  be  o'er, 
Then  shall  1  sigh  and  weep  no  more. 
My  ransom'd  soul  shall  soar  away. 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

882        jU  above  aU  praise.         P.  M.  6.6.6.6.8,8. 

1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
O    Of  wisdom,  love,  and  pow'r, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean 

To  speak  his  worth ; 
Too  mean  to  set 

My  Savior  forth. 

2  But  0  what  gentle  terms, 

What  condescending  ways. 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heav'nly  grace ! 
Mine  eyes  with  joy 
And  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love 
He  bears  for  me. 

3  Array'd  in  mortal  flesh, 

He  like  an  angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands ; 
Commission'd  from 

His  Father's  throne, 
To  make  his  grace 
To  mortals  known. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  God ! 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name : 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came; 
The  joyful  news 
Or  sin  forgiv'n, 
Of  hell  subdu'd, 

And  peace  with  heav'n. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  213 

CjOO  Holiness,  justice,  and  mercy  united.  Li.  M. 

1  TNFINITE  grace !  and  can  it  be 

J-  That  heaven's  Supreme  should  stoop  so  low ! 
To  visit  one  so  vile  as  I, 

One  who  has  been  his  bitt'rest  foe ! 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  join, 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace, 
To  make  eternal  blessing  mine, 
And  sin,  with  all  its  guilt,  erase  ? 

3  0  love !  beyond  conception  great, 

That  form'd  the  vast,  stupendous  plan! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 
To  reconcile  rebellious  man ! 

4  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 

And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains ! 
Astonish'd  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too — 

In  Christ,  harmoniously  they  meet: 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 
And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

6  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 

And  such  th'  amazing  depth  of  grace, 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod, 
The  sons  of  Adam's  fallen  race. 

7  With  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 

Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne : 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

054  Hiding-place.  L.  M. 

1  TTAIL,  boundless  love,  that  first  began 
-tX  The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man! 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high ; 


214  SALVATION    THROUGH 

Despis'd  his  rich  abounding  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding-place. 

3  Indignant  justice  stood  in  view; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew; 

I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 
But  found  I  had  no  hiding-place. 

4  Ere  long  a  heav'nly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel-form  appear'd ; 
Conducted  me  to  rest  and  peace 
In  Jesus  Christ,  my  hiding-place. 

<t)*)  Christ  the  eternal  life.  L.  M. 


3 

1  W% 


IERE  shall  the  tribes  of  Adam  find 
he  sov'rei";n  £ood  to  fill  the  mind? 


'o  .   to 

Ye  sons  of  moral  wisdom,  show 

The  spring  whence  living  waters  flow.* 

2  In  vain  I  ask — for  nature's  pow'r 
Extends  but  to  this  mortal  hour; 
'Twas  but  a  poor  relief  she  gave 
Against  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

3  Jesus,  our  kinsman,  and  our  God, 
Array'd  in  majesty  and  blood, 
Thou  art  our  life!   our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  full  felicity! 

4  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head  ; 
Thy  cross,  thy  cradle,  and  thy  throne, 
Are  fraught  with  glories  yet  unknown. 

[)  1 1  (ire  let  my  soul  for  ever  lie, 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye; 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  thy  face,  to  taste  thy  love. 

88()   Chri*  the  believer's  all  P.  M.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

1  T  AMB  of  God,  we  fall  before  thee, 
-l-^   Humbly  trusting  in  thy  cross; 

That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 
All  tilings  else  are  only  dross. 


3 


JESUS    CHRIST.  215 

Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Savior, 
Only  source  of  all  that's  good. 

Ev'ry  grace  and  ev'ry  favor 

Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 

By  his  Spirit  sent  from  heav'n ; 
Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 

"  Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiv'n." 
Faith  he  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  his  love  to  prize : 
Want  we  wisdom?  he  must  give  it; 

Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

Wills  to  do  what  he  requires ; 
Makes  us  follow  his  directions, 

And  what  he  commands — inspires. 
All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

Rightly  offer'd  in  his  name, 
He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus ; 

He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

f3  /  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  C  M. 

1  f\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
V-/  My  dear  Redeemer's  praise; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 


21 G  SALVATION    THROUGH 

5  Let  us  obey — we  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiv'ii; 
Anticipate  our  heav'n  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heav'n. 


Salvation  by  grace.  C  JVl. 

1  1 "  ORD,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 
J-^  How  great  our  guilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 

And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  0  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame. 

3  Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done, 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sov'reign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


t)\j        Salvation  in  Christ  for  Jcir  and  (It  utile.        I   .   M. 


3 

1  T\/^F  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan, 
▼  ▼     Which  Cod  devis'd  ere  time  began, 
At  length  disclos'd  in  .-ill  its  light; 
We  bless  the  wondrous  birth  of  love, 
Which  beams  around  us  from  above, 
With  grace  so  free  and  hopes  so  bright. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  217 

2  Here  has  the  wise  eternal  mind 

In  Christ,  their  common  head,  conjoin'd ; 

Gentiles  and  Jews,  and  earth  and  heav'n. 
Through  him,  from  the  great  Father's  throne, 
Rivers  of  bliss  come  rolling  down, 

And  endless  peace  and  life  are  giv'n. 

3  No  more  the  awful  cherubs  guard 
The  tree  of  life  with  flaming  sword, 

To  drive  afar  man's  trembling  race. 
At  Salem's  pearly  gates  they  stand, 
And,  smiling,  wait  a  friendly  band, 

To  welcome  strangers  to  the  place. 

4  While  we  expect  that  glorious  sight, 
Love  shall  our  hearts  with  theirs  unite, 

And  ardent  hope  our  bosoms  raise. 
From  earth's  low  cottages  of  clay, 
To  those  resplendent  realms  of  day, 

We'll  try  to  send  the  sounding  praise. 


Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  J  J.  M. 


MO 

1  f\  THAT  I  had  a  seraph's  fire, 

^^  His  rapt'rous  song  and  golden  lyre, 
To  chant  the  love  and  grace  supreme, 
Reveal'd  as  in  the  gospel  scheme. 

2  Here's  pardon  for  transgressions  past — 
It  matters  not  how  black  their  cast ; 
And,  0,  my  soul,  with  wonder  view, 
For  sins  to  come,  here's  pardon  too. 

3  When  Jesus  died,  our  debts  were  paid, 
Our  sins,  laid  on  this  Scape-Goat's  head, 
Were  to  the  trackless  desert  driv'n, 
And,  by  his  boundless  love,  forgiv'n. 

4  In  this  abyss  of  love  profound, 

When  sought  for  they  shall  not  be  found ; 
Hid  from  Jehovah's  piercing  eye, 
There,  in  oblivion's  shades,  they  lie. 


218  SALVATION    THROUGH 

£)41'  The.  consolation  of  faith.         7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6. 

1  T^ROM  God,  my  Lord  and  Savior, 
-T    I'll  never  swerve  nor  stray ; 
His  love  and  sure  protection 

Fail  not  from  day  to  day: 

He  ever  is  the  same  : 
He  shortens  all  my  sorrow, 
And  will  relieve  to-morrow, 

As  he  hath  done  to-day. 

2  When  I  am  disappointed, 

From  man  find  no  relief, 
I  fly  to  God's  Anointed, 

Who  softens  all  my  grief: 

He  ne'er  withholds  his  love 
From  his  most  wretched  creature; 
Removes  my  sinful  nature, 

And  fits  for  joys  above. 

3  On  him  by  faith  relying 

In  my  most  deep  distress, 
He's  daily  testifying 

His  gracious  faithfulness. 

To  him  I  therefore  give 
My  life,  each  breath  and  motion, 
And  with  unfeignd  devotion 

I'll  serve  him  while  I  live. 

4  Praise  him  with  hearts  and  voices, 

Which  to  that  end  were  given! 
0  how  the  soul  rejoices 

When  BlTd  with  thoughts  of  heaven! 

All  other  time  is  lost, 
Misspent  in  trilling  pleasures, 
Regardless  of  those  treasures 

Bought  by  our  Savior's  blood. 

^jZJ.^/  Christ  the  believer'* portion,  L.  M 

IOME,  Savior  Jesus,  from  above, 
_'  Assist  me  with  thy  heav'nly  grace; 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 


1C 


JESUS    CHRIST.  219 

2  0  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free, 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will 
But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue  ; 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 
With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path,  with  humble  speed,  I'll  seek, 

In  which  my  Savior's  footsteps  shine ; 
Nor  will  I  hear  nor  will  I  speak 
Of  any  other  love  than  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul : 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast ; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 


343 


Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  influences.  I*.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  Savior,  Brother,  Friend, 
*J    On  whom  I  cast  my  ev'ry  care. 
On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend, 

Inspire,  and  then  accept  my  prayer. 

2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace, 

The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brings, 
If  with  me  now  thy  Spirit  stays, 

And,  hov'ring,  hides  me  in  his  wings; — 

3  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 

Nor  for  a  moment's  space  depart; 
Evil  and  danger  turn  away, 

And  keep  till  he  renews  my  heart. 

4  When  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear, 
"Return,  and  walk  in  Christ  thy  way, 
Fly  back  to  Christ,  for  sin  is  near." 


220  SALVATION    THROUGH 

5  Jesus,  I  fain  would  walk  in  thee, 

Prom  nature's  ev'rv  path  retreat: 
Thou  art  my  way,  my  leader  be, 
And  set  upon  the  rock  my  feet. 

6  Uphold  me,  Savior,  or  I  fall ; 

0  reach  to  me  thy  gracious  hand: 
Only  on  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
Only  by  faith  in  thee  I  stand. 

844  Glory  to  Christ.  P.M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  f\  THOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
^J  My  Redeemer  from  all  sin, 
Mov'd  to  this  by  great  compassion, 

Thou  who  diedst  my  soul  to  win ; 

I  will  praise  thee  : 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  ? 

2  While  the  angel-choirs  are  crying 

Glory  to  the  great  I  AM, 
I  with  them  would  still  be  vieing, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb ! 

0  how  precious 
Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name ! 

3  Now  I  see,  with  joy  and  wonder, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  arose; 
Angel-minds  are  lost  to  ponder 
Dying  love's  mysterious  cause; 

Yet  the  blessing 
Down  to  all,  to  me  it  flows. 

4  Though  unseen,  I  love  the  Savior, 

He  almighty  grace  hath  shone; 
Pardon'd  guill  and  purchased  favor, 
This  he  makes  to  mortals  known, 

Give  hi  in  glory, 
Glory,  glory  is  his  own. 

5  Angels  now  arc  hov'ring  round  us, 

tfnperceiv'd,  they  mix  the  throng, 
Wondring  at  tin-  love  that  crown'd  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  son- 

Hallelujah, 
Love  and  praise  to  Christ  belong. 


JESUS   CHRIST.  221 

045  The  love  of  Jesus.  L.  M. 

1  f\¥  him  who  did  salvation  bring 
yj  I  could  for  ever  think  and  sing ; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive ; 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  giv'n ; 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heav'n ; 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blush'd  in  blood, 
He  clos'd  his  eyes  to  show  us  God ; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan ! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly ; 
I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry ; 

Ah !  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 
Ah  !  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 


Gratitude  for  the  atonement.  P.  M. 

1  TTAIL !  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
-CI  Hail !  thou  Galilean  king  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring  : 
Hail !  thou  agonizing  Savior, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favor ; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made : 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood ; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 


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3  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ! 
All  the  heav'nly  host  adore  thee. 

Seated  at  thy  Father's -side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading ; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  pow'r,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give : 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 

Bring  vour  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ! 
Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

0  jl  I  Hosanna  to  Christ.  0.  M. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
-CX  Of  David's  ancient  line, 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 

Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 

And  offspring  is  the  same ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n ; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n. 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 


God  reconcile* (  in  Christ,  C  M, 


-54S 

1    I  NEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
-L^   My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heav'nly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 


JESUS    CHRIST.  223 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

0  jl*7  Pi'aise  to  the  Redeemer.  0.  M. 

1  T)LUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 
JL     We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  (0  amazing  love  !) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled ; 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil'd  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains.* 

5  0  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
Their  Savior's  praises  speak. 


224  SALVATION    THROUGH 

6  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys, 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes. 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

b50  Redeeming  In,-  .  P.M.    7.7.7.7. 

1  IVrOW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
-i-^l    Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ! 
Ye,  who  liis  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Savior's  face, 
As  to  heav'n  ye  onward  move, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls  !  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  care  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove ; 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Christ  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs ; 
His  tremendous  foes,  and  ours, 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove, 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

6  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring ; 
Strike  aloud  the  joyful  string ! 
Mortals  !  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

f_)cJ_L  The  blestednees  of  gospel  times.  O.  M. 

1  1   TOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
JLl  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 


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"  Zion,  behold  thy  Savior  King ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sisfht. 


The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  : 

Let  all  the  nations  now  behold 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 


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God  is  true.         P.M.   10.6.10.6.9.9.4. 


1  /^VUR,  God  is   true! — Them  he  will    ne'er 
V-/  forsake 

For  whom  his  love  he  shows ; 
Our  God  is  true! — We  shall  his  care  partake 

In  all  our  joys  and  woes  : 
His  wings  will  spread  their  shelter  o'er  us  : — 
Though  mountains  quake, — earth    yawn  be- 
fore us : 

Our  God  is  true  ! 

2  Our  God  is  true ! — He  is  a  faithful  friend, 

We  from  experience  know  ; — 
And,  rest  assur'd,  he  will  our  souls  defend 

From  ev'ry  watchful  foe. 
His  cov'nant  love  gives  no  denial 
To  humble  faith,  in  hours  of  trial, — 

Our  God  is  true  ! 

3  Our  God  is  true  ! — Never  forget,  my  soul, 

How  kind  and  true  he  is  ! 

k2  15 


SALVATION    THBOUGB    JESUS    CHRIST. 

Be  true  to  God  ! — Let  this  thy  life  control, 

And  be  devoutly  his ! 
From  loving  hiin  let  nothing  drive  thee  ! 
And  of  this  stay  let  none  deprive  thee, — 

"  Our  God  is  true!" 

»)•)*)  Praise  to  the  11  cdcemer.  0.  M. 

1  ^0  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
J-    Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 

0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame !) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Savior  died  for  me." 

5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  : 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


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Faith  seen  in  works.  0.  M. 


1  T>  RIGHT  source  of  everlasting  love  ! 
-t)  To  thee  our  souls  we  raise; 

And  to  thy  matchless  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life 

With  ev'ry  cheering  ray; 
Kindly  restrains  I  lie  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 


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3  When,  sunk  in  guilt,  our  race  approach'd 

The  borders  of  despair, 
Thy  grace  through  Jesus'  blood  proclaim' d 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord, 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas  !  the  goodness  worms  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

5  To  tents  of  woe,  to  beds  of  pain, 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair  ; 
And  with  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners  there. 

6  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy  ; 

The  orphan  shall  be  glad ; 
And  hung'ring  souls  we'll  gladly  point 
To  Christ  the  living  bread. 

7  Thus,  passing  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

Our  useful  light  shall  shine ; 
And  others  learn  to  glorify 
Our  Father's  name  divine. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Lively  hope  and  gracious  fear.  0.  M. 

1  1 "  WAS  a  grov'ling  creature  once, 
A  And  basely  clave  to  earth; 

I  wanted  spirit  to  renounce 
The  clod  that  gave  me  birth. 

2  But  God  has  breath'd  upon  a  worm 

And  sent  me,  from  above, 
Wings,  such  as  clothe  an  angel's  forro, 
The  wings  of  joy  and  love. 

3  With  these  to  Pisgah's  top  I  fly, 

And  there  delighted  stand, 

To  view  beneath  a  shining  sky 

The  spacious  promis'd  land. 


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4  The  Lord  of  all  that  vast  domaih 

Has  promised  it  to  me; 

The  lei>gth  and  breadth  of  all  the  plain, 
As  far  as  faith  can  see. 

5  How  glorious  is  my  privilege! 

To  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
I  stand  upon  a  mountain's  edge  ! 
0  save  me,  lest  I  fall ! 

6  Though  much  exalted  in  the  Lord, 

My  strength  is  not  mine  own ; 
Then  let  me  tremble  at  his  word, 
And  none  shall  cast  me  down. 


356 
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Desiring  evidence  of  adoption.  C  ax. 


^HOU  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 
Allow  my  humble  claim ; 
Nor,  while  a  child  would  raise  its  cry, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  My  Father,  God,  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

How  tender  and  how  dear! 
Not  all  the  melody  of  heav'n 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  believing  heart, 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part, 

4  By  such  a  heav'nly  signal  cheer'd, 

Unwav'ring,  I  believe, 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry; 
Nor  can  the  sound  deceive. 

5  On  wings  of  everlasting  love 

The  Comforter  has  come; 
All  terrors  at  his  voice  disperse, 
And  endless  pleasures  bloom. 


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<*J{J  |  Christ  the  anchor  of  the  soul.  I  .   M. 

1  T  NOW  have  found,  for  hope  of  heav'n, 
J-  An  anchor-ground  that  firm  will  hold; 
One — through  the  cross  of  Jesus  giv'n, 

By  God  predestin'd  from  of  old ; 
A  ground  that  shall  enduring  stay 
When  earth  and  skies  have  pass'd  away. 

2  'Tis  mercy, — mercy  never  ending, 

Whose  measure  all  our  thoughts  excels, 
The  arms  of  yity  wide  extending, 

Of  Him  whose  heart  for  sinners  feels, 
And  whose  compassion  warns  his  foes 
To  fly  from  sin  and  endless  woes. 

3  Of  all  beside  were  I  forsak'n, 

That  could  my  soul  or  body  cheer; 
If  ev'ry  joy  of  earth  were  tak'n, 

And  not  a  friend  were  left  me  here, — 
One  joy  remains — the  brightest,  best — 
With  pard'ning  love  I  still  am  blest. 

4  Upon  this  ground  I  will  sustain  me 

As  long  as  earth  my  dwelling  prove ; 
To  serve  my  God  and  Savior  train  me, 

Till,  dying,  I  shall  rise  above; — 
And  there,  rejoicing,  will  adore 
Unbounded  mercy  evermore. 

f)58  Conversion.  P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 

1  f\N  the  brink  of  fi'ry  ruin, 

V^J  Justice,  with  a  flaming  sword, 
Was  my  guilty  soul  pursuing 
When  I  first  beheld  my  Lord. 

2  Terrified  with  Sinai's  thunder, 

Straight  I  flew  to  Calvary, 
Where,  by  faith,  with  love  and  wonder, 
Him  I  sawT  who  died  for  me. 

3  "  Sinner,"  he  exclaim'd,  "  I've  lov'd  thee, 

With  an  everlasting  love ; 


230  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Justice  has  in  me  approv'd  thee; 
Thou  shalt  dwell  with  me  above/' 

4  Sweet  as  angels'  notes  in  heav'n, 

When  to  golden  harps  they  sound. 
Is  the  voice  of  sins  forgiv'n, 
To  the  soul  by  Satan  bound. 

5  SwTeet  as  angels'  harps  in  glor}r, 

Was  that  neav'nly  voice  to  me, 
When  I  saw  my  Lord  before  me 
Bleed  and  die  to  set  me  free ! 

6  Saints,  attend  with  holy  wonder! 

Sinners,  hear  and  sing  his  praise ! 
'Tis  the  God  that  holds  the  thunder 
Shows  himself  the  God  of  grace ! 


The  offer  of  pardon.  L.  M. 

1  IT  HEAR  a  voice  that  comes  from  far, 
J-   From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad ; 

It  soothes  my  soul  and  calms  my  fear; 
It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood. 

2  And  is  it  true  that  many  fly 

The  sound  that  bids  my  soul  rejoice, 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die, 
Than  turn  an  ear  to  mercy's  voice ! 

.'}  Alas  for  those! — the  day  is  near 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more; 
Then  will  they  ask,  in  vain,  to  hear 
The  voice  they  wrould  not  hear  before. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appear 'd, 

But  now  I  know  how  groat  (heir  loss; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard 
Than  mercy  utters  from  the  cross. 

f3\)lf  y  of  convention  from  tin.  C  M. 

1  YVTIIEN  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name, 

▼  ▼     And  chang'd  my  mournful  state. 
My  rapture  seemd  8  pleasing  dream, 

The  grace  appear d  so  great. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  281 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change. 

And  did  thy  hand  confess; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sang  surprising  grace. 

3  "Great  is  the  work."  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  own'd  thy  pow'r  divine; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  tnine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies. 

Can  give  us  day  for  night; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great. 
And  bring  rich  blessings  home. 

OOJL  The  pleasures  of  conversion .  o.  M. 

1  TTOW  various  and  how  new 
JLl  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  show, 

Each  night  thy  love  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 

Dawnd  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 

To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes. 
And  nature  all  our  senses  held 
In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 

4  But  pleasures  more  refin' d 

Awaited  that  blest  day, 
When  light  arose  upon  our  mind 
To  chase  our  sins  away. 

5  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 
Eternity  thy  truth  shall  show, 
And  all  thy  love  record. 


2?>2  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

f  )\)^  Joy  for  salvation.  C  M. 

1  SALVATION,  0  the  joyful  sound! 
£j  'Tis  music  to  our  ears ; 

A  sov'reign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay : 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heav'nly  day. 


Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


863 


Joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost.  C  M. 


1  IV/TY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 
_±TJL  My  spirit  doth  rejoice 

In  God,  my  Savior,  and  my  God; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 

2  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

Who  have  a  feast  at  home; 
My  sighs  are  now  turn'd  into  songs — 
The  Comforter  is  come. 

3  Down  from  on  high,  the  blessed  Dove 

Is  come  into  my  breast, 
To  witness  God's  eternal  love; 
This  is  my  heav'nly  feast. 

4  There  is  a  stream  that  issues  forth 

From  God's  eternal  throne, 
And  from  the  Lamb,  a  living  stream, 
Clear  as  the  crystal  stone. 

5  That  stream  doth  water  paradise; 

It  makes  tin4  angels  sing; 
One  cordial  drop  revives  my  heart; 
Hence  all  my  joys  do  spring. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  23o 

O04t  Justification  and  sanctification.  Li.  M. 

1  T>LEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest, 
-D  Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 

And  cover'd  with  his  Savior's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

0  /^  K  * 

OOfJ  Happiness  in  the  salvation  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  TNDULGENT  God !  to  thee  I  raise 

A  My  spirit  fraught  with  joy  and  praise : 
Grateful  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 
My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending,  Lord!  from  thee, 
Perpetual  guide  to  solace  me : 
Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse, 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest, 

One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best — 
Salvation!  Lo,  the  purple  flood 
Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

4  I  taste — delight  succeeds  to  woe ; 
I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so : 
Such  joy  and  purity  to  share, 

I  would  remain  enraptur'd  there, 

5  Till  death  shall  give  this  soul  to  know 
The  fullness  sought  in  vain  below ; — 


234  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

The  fullness  of  that  boundless  sea 
Whence  flow'd  the  river  down  to  me. 

C  My  soul— with  such  a  scene' in  view — 
Bids  mortal  joys  a  glad  adieu : 
Nor  dreads  a.  few  chastising  woes 
Sent  with  such  love — so  soon  to  close. 


ODU  The  new  convert.  L.  M. 

1  npiiE  new-born  child  of  gospel  grace, 

A    Like  some  fair  tree  when  summer's  nigh. 
Beneath  Immanuei's  shining  face, 

Lifts  up  his  blooming  branch  on  high. 

2  No  fear  he  feels,  he  sees  no  foes, 

No  conflict  yet  his  faith  employs ; 
Nor  has  he  learnt  to  whom  he  owes 

The  strength  and  peace  his  soul  enjoys. 

3  But  sin  soon  darts  its  cruel  sting, 

And  comforts  sinking  day  by  day; 
What  seem'd  his  own,  a  self-fed  spring, 
Proves  but  a  brook  that  glides  away. 

4  When  Gideon  arni'd  his  nuin'rous  host, 

The  Lord  soon  made  his  numbers  less; 
And  said,  "Lest  Israel  vainly  boast, 
'My  arm  procured  me  this  success.'" 

5  Thus  will  he  bring  our  spirits  down, 

And  draw  our  ebbing  comforts  low, 
That  sav'd  by  grace,  but  not  our  own, 
We  may  not  claim  the  praise  we  owe. 

*  )[  )  {  Heatx  nlyjoy  on  cartJi.  b.  M. 

1  iHOME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
v7  And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

Whilst  ye  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God: 


CHRISTIAN'    EXPERIENCE.  235 

But  servants  of  the  heav'nly  King- 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  who  rules  on  high, 

Who  all  the  earth  surveys, 

Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas  : 

4  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow7rs 
To  carry  us  above. 

5  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin ! 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  Yea,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joj^s  create. 

7  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below — 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  : 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

OOO  The  privileges  of  the  sons  of  God.  -L*.  M. 


'N 


OT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth. 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim, 
As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 


2  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n 
To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 


-'•>(>  CHRISTIAN    EXPE 

3  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply  ; 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye ; 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heav'n  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honor,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  num'rous  family, 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  lather,  too. 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  on  my  face. 

The  pleasures  of  a  pure  conscience.  C  M. 

1  f\  HAPPY  soul  that  lives  on  high ! 
^^    While  men  lie  grov'ling  here, 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

"2  I  lis  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 
While  grace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life,  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God  ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees  : 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  hcav'nly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  and  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb. 

5  He  looks  to  heav'n's  eternal  hill, 

To  meet  that  glorious  day 
When  Christ  his  promise  shall  fulfil 
And  call  his  soul  away. 


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(•j  /  \J  Blessedness  of  true  religion.  S.  M. 

1  TT^HEN  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears 

▼  ▼     The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade; 

2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
And  ev'ry  fear  shall  lose  its  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewilder'd  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads  ; 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heav'nly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tir'd  and  blind, 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid, 
Thou  blest  supporter  of  the  mind, 
How  pow'rful  is  thine  aid  ! 

5  0  let  me  feel  thy  pow'r, 

And  find  thy  sweet  relief, 
To  brighten  ev'ry  gloomy  hour, 
And  soften  ev'ry  grief. 

0  I  JL  The  glorious  prospects  of  faith.  _L.  M. 

1  HHHERE  is  a  glorious  world  on  high, 

A    Resplendent  with  eternal  day  ; 
Faith  views  the  blissful  prospects  nigh, 
While  God's  own  word  reveals  the  way. 

2  There  shall  the  fav'rites  of  the  Lord 

With  never-fading  lustre  shine  : 
Surprising  honor  !  vast  reward  ! 
Conferr'd  on  man  by  love  divine. 

3  How  blest  are  those,  how  truly  wise, 

Who  learn  and  keep  the  sacred  road  ! 
Happy  the  men  whom  heav'n  employs 
To  turn  rebellious  hearts  to  God ! 

4  To  win  them  from  the  fatal  way 

Where  erring  folly  thoughtless  roves; 


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A  ad  that  blest  righteousness  display, 
Which  Jesus  taught  ami  Grod  approves. 

5  The  shining  firmament  shall  fade. 

And  sparkling  stars  resign  their  light ; 
But  these  shall  know  nor  change  nor  shade. 
For  ever  fair,  for  ever  bright. 

6  On  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire, 

0  may  our  spirits  dailv  rise, 
And  reach  at  last  the  shining  choir 
In  the  bright  mansions  of  the  skies  ! 


.-')  /  *2  Livill(J  tyJuM-  C.  M. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man  whose  wishes  climb 
XX  To  mansions  in  the  skies  ! 

He  looks  on  all  the  joys  of  time 
With  undesiring  eyes. 

2  In  vain  soft  pleasure  spreads  her  charms, 

And  throws  her  silken  chain  ; 
And  wealth  and  fame  invite  his  arms, 
And  tempt  his  ear  in  vain. 

3  He  knows  that  all  these  glitt'ring  things 

.Must  yield  to  sure  decay; 
And  sees  on  time's  extended  wings 
How  swift  they  flee  away. 

4  To  things  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

A  beam  of  sacred  light 
Directs  his  view ;  his  prospects  rise 
All  permanent  and  bright. 

5  I  lis  hopes  are  fix'd  on  joys  to  come: 

Those  blissful  scenes  on  high 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  bloom 
When  time  and  nature  die. 

»)  I  »)  Christ  precious.  C.  M. 

1  "    TOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
XX   In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrow-.  lie;ils  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


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2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  By  him  my  pray'rs  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defil'd ; 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  own'd  a  child. 

4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  ev'ry  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

0  /  4  Sitting  at  Jesus'  feet  P.M.       8.7.8.7. 

1  O  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
£5  Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend : 

2  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station — 

Low  before  his  cross  I'll  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  his  languid  eye ; 

4  Here  I'll  sit — for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood : 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

0  I  fj  Religious  retirement.  P.   M 

1  T^AR  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee ; 
-T    From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 

His  most  successful  war. 


240  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prav'r  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made, 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  Then,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
0  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Does  she  commune  with  God  ! 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 


Evening  twilight.  0-  M. 


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1  IT  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
JL  From  ev'ry  cumb'ring  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 

In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heavn; 
The  prospec!  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driv'n. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 

Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 


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?)  §    (         For  closer  communion  with  God.       -t.  M.       OS. 

1  rpHOU  Shepherd  of  Isr'el  divine, 
A    The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art : 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all,  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclin'd, 

And  screen' d  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

2  Ah  !  show  me  that  happiest  place, 

The  place  of  thy  people's  abode, 
Where  saints  in  an  ecstasy  gaze, 

And  hang  on  a  crucified  God ! 
Thy  love  for  a  sinner  declare, 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  the  tree ; 
My  spirit  to  Calvary  bear, 

To  suffer  and  triumph  with  thee. 

3  'Tis  there  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock, 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest, 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  Rock, 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast ; 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  never  a  moment  depart ; 
Conceal'd  in  the  cleft  of  thy  side, 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 

0  j  O  Groanings  that  cannot  be  uttsred.  L.  M. 

1  f\  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 
\J   Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 

L  10 


242  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake. 
And  for  my  Savior's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints. 

And  heal  my  broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

0  •  */  Living  near  to  God.  C  M. 

1  (\  COULD  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 
V^  A  nearness  to  my  God  : 

Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
And  lean  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  0  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  : 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

•  )Ow    None  upon  earth  I desvn  besides  thee.    P.  M.      v- 

1  TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
JLl  When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see ; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flow'rs 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me; 
The  midsummer's  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 
But  when  1  am  happy  in  him, 
•  December's  as  pleasant  as  Ma  v. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  243 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice : 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Hav e  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd ; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind. 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
0  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


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The  unspeakable  love  of  Christ.  L/.  M. 


1  TESTIS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

*J    No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
0  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  0  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  thy  pure  love  alone ! 
0  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole ! 
My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown.* 

3  Unwearied,  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  this  high  prize  aspire ; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heav'nly  fire. 


244  CHRISTIAN'    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Still  let  thy  love  point  out  my  way  ; 

How  wondrous  tilings  thy  love  lias  wrought ! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  ; 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought. 

5  In  suff'ring,  be  thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness,  be  thy  love  my  pow'r, 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
Receive  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

^jOw        Delight  in  the  law  of  the  Lord.        P.M.       8.G. 

1  TTOW  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we ! 
JLl   Divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee ; 

Whose  hours  divided  are 
Betwixt  the  mount  and  multitude  : 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doing  good, 

Our  night  in  praise  and  pray'r. 

2  With  us,  no  melancholy  void  ; 
No  moments  linger  unemploy'd, 

Or  unimprov'd  below ; 
Our  weariness  of  life  is  gone, 
Who  live  to  serve  our  God  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

3  The  winter's  night  and  summer's  day 
Glide  imperceptibly  away, 

Too  short  to  sing  thy  praise ; 
Too  few  we  find  the  happy  hours, 
And  haste  to  join  those  heav'nly  pow'rs, 

In  everlasting  lays. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high, 
And  holy,  holy,  holy  cry, 

A  bright  harmonious  throng! 
We  long  thy  praises  to  repeat, 
And  ceaseless  sing  around  thy  seat 

The  new  eternal  song. 

OOc)  Desiring  communion  with  Qod.  L-  M. 

1  ]\/TY  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
-L^A   To  perfect  happiness  aspires. 
With  Steady  steps  would  tread  the  road 
That  leads  to  heaven — that  leads  to  God. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  245 

2  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above; 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Emptied  of  sin,  and  full  of  thee. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn ; 
Art  thou  withdrawn  ?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

Oo4l  Union  with  Christ  L.  M. 

1  T  THIRST,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
J-   To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds ;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee ! 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side ! 
Who  thence  their  life  and  strength  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  powT'r,  the  grace  to  move, 
0  wondrous  grace  !  0  boundless  love  ! 

5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heav'nly  King, 
That  thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring, 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  thy  throne, 
Deck'd  with  a  never-fading  crown  ? 

6  Ah  !  Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  thought ; 
To  know  the  wonders  thou  hast  wrought, 
Unloose  our  stamm'ring  tongues  to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable ! 

000  Love  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  ]PiO  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord? 
-L^  Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  hateful  idol  out 

That  dares  to  rival  thee. 


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2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love: 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  ev'ry  joy 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Js  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  beat 
My  Savior's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  I  last  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  0,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

£)  Q  \)  Jesus  precious.  C.  M . 

1  T>LEST  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts 
-L>   O'er  all  thy  graces  rove. 

Now  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost — 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  mine  ears, 

Like  thy  beloved  name ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  I  look,  my  wond'ring  eyes 

Unnumber'd  blessings  see ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  its  bliss, 
If  once  compared  to  thee? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  niv  breast  V 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell; 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus, 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 

5  No,  thou  art  precious   to  IB)    heart, 

My  portion  and  mv  joy  ; 
For  ever  let  thy  boundless  grace 

My  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  247 

When  nature  faints,  around  my  bed 

Let  thy  bright  glories  shine ; 
And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lose, 

In  raptures  so  divine. 


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Lovesttkoume?  P.M.       7.7.7.7, 


1  TTARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 
-tl   'Tis  thy  Savior,  hear  his  word : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee; 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2  "I  deliver' d  thee,  when  bound, 
And,  when  bleeding,  heal'd  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint : 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 
0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

Q  Living  to  CJirist.  L.  M. 

1  1 "  ET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
-"  That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  thine. 


24  S  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  my  soul  would  live, 
From  him,  my  life,  my  all  receive; 

To  him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  him  alone  with  all  my  pow'rs. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all; 
To  him  I  look,  on  him  I  call; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain; 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  ev'ry  blissful  plain, — 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

Do\)  The  Christian  panting  for  God.  L.  M. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim : 
^JT  Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest! 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 

Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ! 
And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  child  and  servant,  bought  with  blood, 

3  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  look, 
As  travelers  in  thirsty  lands 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  Ev'n  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 

No  lasting  pleasures  can  afford: 

Yea,  'twould  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  thee,  Lord. 

5  I'll  lift  my  hand-.  Til  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise, 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice 
Throughout  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


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Ot/v/  Love  to  Christ,  present  or  absent.  L.  M. 

1  /^kF  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
V^  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest; 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 

The  highest  rapture  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thine  embrace, 

There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove; 
Each  smile  that's  seen  upon  thy  face, 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  When  of  thine  absence  Ave  complain, 

And  long,  and  weep,  and  humbly  pray, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain, — 
Those  tears  are  sweet  which  mourn  thy  stay. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove, 

Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night 
For  some  kind  tidings  from  above, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  descend  and  come; 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face; 
'Tis  heav'n  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 


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Love  of  Jesus.  P.  M.       7.7.7.7. 


1  T  OVE  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound! 
-L^  May  the  theme  on  earth  abound : 
May  the  hearts  of  saints  below 
With  the  sacred  rapture  glow. 

2  Love  amazing,  large  and  free, 
Love  unknown  to  think  on  me ! 
Let  that  love  upon  me  shine, 
Savior,  with  its  beams  divine. 

3  Better  than  earth's  gilded  toys, 
Or  an  age  of  carnal  joys; 
Better  far  than  Ophir's  gold, 
Love  that  never  can  be  told. 

4  Better  than  this  life  of  mine, 
Savior,  is  thy  love  divine : 

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250  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Drop  the  veil,  and  let  me  see 
Rivers  of  this  love  in  thee. 

5  While  upon  the  earth  I  stay, 
Love  divine  shall  tune  my  lay; 
When  I  soar  to  bliss  above, 
Still  111  praise  a  Savior's  love. 

£^/^  The  Christian's  choice.  C.  M. 

1  npiIOU  art  my  portion,  0  my  God! 

A    Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heav'nly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  Whene'er  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine: 

0  save  thy  servant,  Lord ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

G  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

*),f»)  Habitual  devotion.  \  .   M 

1  "1T7HILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r! 
▼  ▼      Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
Willi  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 


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2  Thy  love  the  pow'rs  of  thought  bestow'd; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o  er  my  life  has  flow'd ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  bestow'd  by  thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favor'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill: 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  low'ring  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear : 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee! 

?)94  Confidence  in  God.  L.  M. 

1  i^UR  Father,  thron'd  above  the  sky, 
V-/   To  thee  our  empty  hands  we  spread ; 
Thy  children  at  thy  footstool  lie, 

And  ask  thy  blessings  on  their  head. 

2  With  cheerful  hope  and  filial  fear, 

In  that  august  and  precious  name 
By  thee  ordain'd,  we  now  draw  near, 
And  would  the  promis'd  blessing  claim. 

3  Does  not  an  earthly  parent  hear 

The  cravings  of  his  famish'd  son? 
Will  he  reject  the  filial  prayer, 

Or  give  for  bread  the  flinty  stone? 

4  Our  heav'nly  Father,  how  much  more 

Will  thy  divine  compassions  rise; 
And  open  thy  unbounded  store, 
To  satisfy  thy  children's  cries  ? 


252  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

5  Yes,  we  will  ask,  and  seek,  and  press 
For  gracious  audience  at  thy  seat; 
Still  hoping,  waiting  for  success, 
If  persevering  to  entreat. 

G  For  Jesus  in  his  faithful  word 

The  upright  supplicant  has  bless'd ; 
And  all  thy  saints  with  one  accord 
The  prevalence  of  prayer  attest. 

r)9f)  Hidings  of  God's  face.  L.  M. 

1  TTAPPY  the  hours,  the  golden  days, 
Al  When  I  could  call  my  Jesus  mine, 
And  sit,  and  view  his  smiling  face, 

Enjoying  pleasures  all  divine. 

2  But  now  he's  gone  (0  mighty  woe!) 

Gone  from  my  soul,  and  hides  his  love ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  griev'd  him  so, 
The  sins  that  forc'd  him  to  remove ! 

3  Yet  let  my  hope  look  through  my  tears, 

And  spy  afar  his  glorious  throne, 
His  chariot  through  the  cleaving  spheres 
Shall  bring  the  bright  Beloved  down. 

4  Swift  as  a  roe  flies  o'er  the  hills, 

My  soul  springs  out  to  meet  him  high ; 
Then  shall  the  conqu'ror  turn  his  wheels 
And  climb  the  mansions  of  the  sky. 


396 


Spiritual  declension.  C   M. 


1  QWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
O  The  Savior's  pard'ning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue ; 
And,  when  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  sou-'. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm; 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  253 

I  liv'd  upon  my  Savior's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer,  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 
And,  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine.* 

5  Now  when  the  ev'ning  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

6  My  prayers  are  now  a  chatt'ring  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ! 
I  read — the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

7  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
0,  come  without  delay  ! 


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Loved  thou  me?  -P.  M.       /./././ 


1  5HPIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

JL    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought, 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull,  this  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name  ! 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Ev'ry  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Savior's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within. 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild : 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 


264  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  niix'd  with  all  I  do: 
You  that  love  the  Lord,  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

G  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case ! 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  : 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

The  complaint  under  darkness.  C  M. 

1  T)  EJOICE  in  God,  the  word  commands, 
-T^  And  fain  would  I  obey ; 

Yet  still  my  spirit,  ling'ring,  stands, 
While  doubts  impede  my  way. 

2  How  can  my  soul  exult  for  joy, 

Which  feels  this  load  of  sin  ? 
And  how  can  praise  my  tongue  employ, 
While  darkness  reigns  within:* 

3  If  falling  (cars  and  rising  sighs 

In  triumph  share  a  part, 
Then,  Lord,  behold  these  streaming  eyes, 
And  search  this  bleeding  heart! 

1   My  soul  forgets  to  use  her  wings; 
My  harp,  neglected  lies; 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  255 

For  sin  has  broken  all  its  strings, 
And  guilt  shuts  out  my  joys. 

5  The  power,  the  sweetness  of  thy  voice, 
Alone  my  heart  can  move ; 
Make  me  in  Christ  my  Lord  rejoice, 
And  melt  my  soul  to  love. 

fj99       Cast  down,  yet  hoping.      P.  M.       8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  f\  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
V.7  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day  ? 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay? 

Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin : 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God ! 

Therefore  praise  him — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  0  that  I  could  now  adore  him 

Like  the  heav'nly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 
And  unceasing,  sing  his  love ! 

Happy  songsters  ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 


256  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 


Doubting  Christian.  0.  M. 


400 

1  TTNCERTAIN  how  the  way  to  find 

U    Which  to  salvation  led, 
I  listen'd  long,  with  anxious  mincl, 
To  hear  what  others  said. 

2  When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told, 

I  fear'd  that  I  was  wrong ; 
For  I  was  stupid,  dead,  and  cold — 
Had  neither  joy  nor  song. 

3  Of  fierce  temptations,  others  talk'd, 

Of  anguish  and  dismay  ; 
Through  what  distresses  they  had  walk'd, 
Before  they  found  the  way. 

4  Ah !  then  I  thought  my  hopes  were  vain, 

For  I  had  lived  at  ease ; 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 

5  I  had  my  wish — the  Lord  disclos'd 

The  evils  of  my  heart ; 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  Satan's  fi'ry  dart.* 

6  Again  my  Savior  brought  me  aid, 

And  when  he  set  me  free, 
"  Trust  simply  on  my  word,"  he  said, 
"  And  leave  the  rest  to  me." 

HrJV/J  Abhorrence  of  sin.  L.  M. 

1  f\  COULD  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r, 
yj   Where  sin  has  neither  place  nor  pow'r; 
This  traitor  vile  I  fain  would  shun. 

But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

2  When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee, 
He  stands  between  my  God  and  me, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

1  feel  him  working  in  my  breast. 

3  When  I  attempt  to  soar  above. 

To  view  the  heights  of  Jesus'  love, 


CPIEISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  257 

This  monster  seems  to  mount  the  skies, 
And  veils  his  glory  from  mine  eyes. 
4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe, 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low ; 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heaven,  my  home, 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  come. 

"JbU^  Self-examination.  -L.  M. 

1  TX7"HAT  strange  perplexities  arise ! 

▼  ▼     What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  ! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear ! 
How  few,  alas,  appro v'd  and  clear  ! 

2  And  what  am  I ! — My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take, 

Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 


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Is  Jesus  form'd  and  living  there  ? 

Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

Searcher  of  hearts,  0  search  me  still : 

The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal; 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  mine  own  conscience  clear ! 


<•)  Hope  encouraged.  Li.  M. 


40 

1  TT7HY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 

'  ▼     Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
Can  sovereign  goodness  be  unkind  ? 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh  ? 

2  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame ; 

On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  : 
The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name, 

How  wide  they  spread  !  how  bright  they 
shine  ! 

3  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  pow'r ! 

Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove 

17 


858  CIIKISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

1  My  God,  if  thou  «*irt  mine  indeed, 

Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave; 
A  present  help  in  times  of  need  : 

Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

5  Forgive  my  doubts,  0  gracious  Lord  ! 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  my  breast : 
Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
That  thou  art  mine — and  I  am  blest. 

-fc04-  Return  of  joy.  L.  M. 

1  ATTIIEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind, 

▼  ▼     And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer!  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart ; 

And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee  ? 


3  0  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught 

(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  ot  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 

But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, — 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0,  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away. 
And  thy  rebellious  child  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  t<>  forgive, 

As  I  am  ready  (<»  repine  ; 
Thou,  therefore,,  all  the  praise  receive; 
He  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  259 

40  e)  Will  ye  also  yo  away?  CM. 

1  TVTHEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

▼  ▼      (As  numbers  often  do,) 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Savior  say, 
"Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?" 

2  Ah,  Lord  !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
My  faith  will  fail,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  'Tis  thou  alone  hast  power  and  grace 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me ; 
To  whom,  then,  shall  I  turn  my  face 
If  I  depart  from  thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd, 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God ; 
Who  hath  eternal  life  secur'd, 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd, 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ! 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

4(H)  Apostasy.  S.  M. 

1  ^TE  who,  in  former  days, 

JL    Were  found  at  Zion's  gate; 
Who  walk'd  awhile  in  wisdom's  ways 
And  told  your  happy  state  ; 

2  But  now  to  sin  draw  back, 

iVnd  love  again  to  stray, 
The  narrow  path  of  life  forsake, 
And  choose  the  beaten  way. 

3  Think  not  your  names  above 

Are  written  with  the  saints ; 


260  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

The  promise  of  eternal  love 
Is  his  who  never  faints. 

4  Your  transient  joy  and  peace 

Your  deeper  doom  have  seal'd, 
Unless  you  wake  to  righteousness, 

Ere  judgment  is"  reveal'd. 

40  /  Backsluh-  C.   M. 

1  T>ACK8LIDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel, 

-D  Attend  your  Savior's  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal ; 
0  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall, 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
0  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne 

And  low  before  him  fall ; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan ; 
0  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out. 

Although  your  faith  be  small : 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt  ; 
0  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4Uo  Wandering  thought*.  L.  M. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord ;  but  ah !  how  far 

A  My  thoughts  from  the  dear  object  are; 
This  wanton  heart,  how  wide  it  roves! 

And  fancy  meets  a  thousand  loves. 

2  If  my  soul  burn  to  see  toy  God, 
I  tread  the  courts  of  his  abode  ; 

But  troops  of  rivals  throne  the  place, 

And  tempt  me  oft  before  his  face. 

3  Would  I  enjoy  my  Lord  alone, 
I  hid  my  passions  nil  begone, 

All  but  my  love;  and  charge  my  will 
To  bar  the  door  and  guard  it  still. 


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4  But  cares  or  trifles  make  or  find 
Still  new  approaches  to  the  mind; 
Till  I  with  grief  and  wonder  see 
Huge  crowds  betwixt  the  Lord  and  me. 

5  This  foolish  heart  can  leave  its  God, 
And  shadows  tempt  its  thoughts  abroad ; 
How  shall  I  fix  this  wandring  mind ? 

Or  throw  my  fetters  on  the  wind  ? 

6  Look  gently  down,  almighty  grace, 
Prison  me  round  in  thine  embrace; 
Pity  the  soul  that  would  be  thine. 
And  let  thy  pow'r  my  love  confine. 


Complaining  of  inconstancy.  L.  M. 


409 

1  rPHE  wand'ring  star,  and  fleeting  wind 
J-    Both  represent  th'  unstable  mind: 

The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are  ; 
Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  foil}'  and  unsteadfastness  : 
When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 


so  ? 


262  CHRISTIAN    EXPEMEffl 

Til  V/  Spiritual  sloth  deprecated.  CM. 

1  TV/TY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  s 
ItX  Awake,  my  sluggish  soul! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 

Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labor,  and  toil,  and  strive  ; 
Yet  we  who  have  a  heav'n  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  wre  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above ; 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  labor'd  for  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood. 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still! 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  the  heav'nly  hill, 
Renew  and  warm  our  hearts. 

C  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upwrard  our  souls  shall  rise; 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 


The.  Christum  warfare.  u.    M, 


411 

1  OTAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
£5  And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus  thy  great  Captain's  gone 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course; 

But  hell  and  sill  are  vanquish'd  iocs  ; 

Thy  Sax  Lor  nail'd  them  to  tne  cro 

And  sang  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, — 

Press  forward  to  the  heav'nly  gate; 


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There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conqu'rors  wait. 

There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


412 


Mercy  implored.  O.   M. 

1  rpHOU  Lord  of  all  above, 
JL    And  all  below  the  sky, 

Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past, 

The  crimes  which  I  have  done ; 
0  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live, 
Through  thine  incarnate  Son. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load, 

Upon  my  conscience  lies  ; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove  ; 
Display,  0  Lord,  thy  pard'ning  grace, 
And  thine  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

Will  ease  my  troubled  breast ; 
0  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  I  shall  then  be  blest. 


41 


fj  God  reconciled  through  Christ.  -l  .  M.     IS. 

1  T^EPTH  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
±J  Mercy  still  reserv'd  for  me  ! 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls ; 
Griev'd  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 


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3  Kindled  his  relentings  are, 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare, 
Cries,  "  How  shall  I  give  thee  up?" 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Savior  stands, 

Shows  his  wounds  and  spreads  his  hands: 
God  is  love  !  1  know,  I  feel ! 
Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still ! 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Lo,  I  fall  before  thy  feet  ? 

G  Now  incline  me  to  repent! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament ! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore  ! 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

414  Pardon.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 
H  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 

Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return :" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
0  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r 

How  glorious,  how  divine! 
That  can  to  bliss  ami  life  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Savior,  I  adore  ; 

0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

And  let  me  rove.  no  more. 


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^XfJ  TJie  Christian  soldier.  S.  M. 

1  O  OLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
^  And  gird  your  armor  on, 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
The  man  who  in  the  Savior  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God ; — 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conqu'rors  home. 


416 


Walking  with  God.  C  M. 


1  /^\H !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
yj  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy 'd ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
M  J 


266  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return.  6  holy  Dove,  return! 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  iVom  my  breast: 

5  The  dearest  idol  1  have  known, 

Whate'er  (hat  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  Irame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


Prayer  for  a  new  heart. 

eye 


C.  M 


417 

1  T^EAR  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  c> 
XJ  Call  back  a  wand  ring  sheep; 
False  to  my  vows,  like  Peter,  1 

Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep. 

2  Now  let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd, 

To  me  be  mercy  shown ; 
0  turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  ot  stone. 

3  Almighty  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Etepentance  to  impart. 
Grant"  through  the  greatness lof  thy  love, 
The  humble,  contrite  heart. 

4  Give,  what  I  should  have  long  implorM, 

A  taste  of  love  unknown; 
0  turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Behold  me,  Savior,  from  above, 
Nor  suffer  me  to  die; 
For  life,  and  happiness,  and  Love, 
Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  267 

Speak  but  the  reconciling  word; 

Let  mercy  melt  me  down : 
0  turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


418 


Mourning  under  darkness.  C-.  JM, 


1  r\  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore, 
v-/  When  warm  in  my  first  love ; 
I  only  liv'd  my  God  t'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above ! 


lok 


2  Upon  his  head  his  candle  shone, 

And,  lavish  of  his  grace, 
With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 
And  half  unveil'd  his  face. 

3  Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things 

Triumphantly  I  rode; 
I  soar'd  to  heaven  on  eagles'  wings, 
And  found  and  talk'd  with  God. 

4  Where  am  I  now,  from  what  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down! 
The  glory  swallow'd  up  in  night, 
And  faded  is  the  crown. 

5  0  God,  thou  art  my  home,  my  rest, 

For  which  I  sigh  in  pain ! 
Hoav  shall  I  'scape  into  thy  breast, 
My  Eden,  how  regain? 


Perseverance  desired.  1j-  JM. 


419 

1  TESUS,  my  Savior,  and  my  God, 

*J    Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy  blood ; 
By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah!  should  this  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee ! 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate; 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate: 
And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord ! 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford: 

0  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

5  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honors  of  the  Christian  name. 

4:20  The  soul  thirsting  for  Ood.  L.  M 

1  T  THIRST,  hut  not  as  once  I  did, 

1   The  vain  delights  of  earth  to  share: 
Thy  wounds,  Iminanuel,  all  forbid 

That  I  should  seek  my  pleasure  there. 

2  It  was  the  sight  of  thy  dear  cross 

First  weand  my  soul  from  earthly  things, 
And  taught  me  to  esteem  as  dross    _ 
The  mirth  of  fools  and  pomp  of  kings. 

3  1  want  that  grace  that  springs  from  thee, 

That  quickens  all  things  where  it  ilows, 
And  makes  a  wretched  thorn  like  me 
T.loom  as  the  myrtle  or  the  rose.'* 

4  For  sure,  of  all  the  plants  that  share 

The  notice  of  thy  Father's  eye, 
None  proves  less  grateful  to  Ins  care, 
Or  yields  him  moaner  fruit  than  1. 

^.'21  Hatred  of  tin*  L-  ^ 

1  rjMIRICE  holy  Lord!   I  love  thy  truth, 

L    Nor  dare  thy  least  commandment  slight 
\Yt  piere'd  by  sin,  the  serpent's  tooth, 
I  mourn  the  anguish  of  the  bite. 

2  Bui  though  the  poison  lurks  within, 

Hope  bids  me  still  with  patience  wait, 


CHRISTIAN"    EXPERIENCE.  26!) 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free  from  sin. 
Free  from  the  only  thing  I  hate. 

3  Had  I  a  throne  above  the  rest, 

Where  angels  and  archangels  dwell. 
One  sin  unslain  within  my  breast 

Would  make  that  heaven  as  dark  as  hell. 

4  The  pris'ner,  sent  to  breathe  fresh  air, 

And  bless'd  with  liberty  again, 
Would  mourn  were  he  condemn  d  to  wear 
One  link  of  all  his  former  chain. 

5  But  oh !  no  foe  invades  the  bliss, 

When  glory  crowns  the  Christian's  head; 
One  view  of  Jesus,  as  he  is, 

Will  strike  all  sin  for  ever  dead. 


Communion  with  God  desired.  -Lk  M. 


422 

IAS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs, 
A  So  longs  my  soul,  0  King  of  kings, 
Thy  face  in  near  approach  to  see, 
So  thirsts,  great  Source  of  life,  for  thee. 

2  With  ardent  zeal,  with  strong  desires, 
To  thee,  to  thee  my  soul  aspires ; 
When  shall  I  reach  thy  blest  abode? 
When  meet  the  presence  of  my  God? 

3  God  of  my  strength,  attend  my  cry, 
Say  w7hy,  my  great  Preserver,  why 
Excluded  from  thy  sight  I  go, 
And  bend  beneath  a  weight  of  woe? 


9 


4  Why  thus,  my  soul,  with  care  opprest? 
And  whence  the  woes  that  fill  my  breast? 
In  all  thy  cares,  in  all  thy  woes, 

On  God  thy  steadfast  hope  repose. 

5  To  Him  my  thanks  shall  still  be  paid, 
My  sure  defence,  my  constant  aid;      ♦ 
His  name  my  zeal  shall  ever  raise, 
And  dictate  to  my  lips  his  praise. 


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423  Breathing  after  Mm**,  P.  M.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

1  T  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

1  J  Joy  of  heavn  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown; 
Jesus!  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  ev'ry  trembling  heart! 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  lovely  spirit 

Into  ev'ry  troubled  breast! 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Omega  and  Alpha  be, 
End  Of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come !  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive ! 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave ! 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  unspotted  may  we  be ; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  by  thee ! 
Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  hearn  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Los!  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise! 

<lJ_*)/|.  VSoerancefrom  sin  daHred,  L.  M, 

I  7  \  THAT  my  load  Of  Sin  were  -one, 
'  "■()  thai  1  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down! 
To  lav  my  soul  at  . leans'  feet! 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  271 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 

Savior,  if  mine  indeed  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would ;  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear ; 
My  God,  my  Savior,  come  away ! 

— Tt^fJ  Protection  from  spiritual  enemies.  0.  M. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  my  jovful  powers, 
■£^-  And  triumph  in  my  God ; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 

His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  plac'd, 
And  on  the  ilock  of  ages  set 
My  slipp'ry  footsteps  fast. 

3  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

4  Arise,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  voice, 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing ; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Savior  and  my  King. 


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-~t2,\  )  Prayer  for  spiritual  mind 


L.  M. 


1  "A  TV  Ond  !   permit  me  not  to  be 
JjJ    A  Btranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 

Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  Bhould  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'nly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Father,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 
Thy  gracious  word  can  draw  me  thence; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  cares,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heav'n,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

~\*2.  i  Retirement  and  meditation.  L.  VI. 

1  TJETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

±V  And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn. 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  Wisdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home  : 

Retir'd  and  silent,  seek  them  there ; 
This  is  the  way  to  overcome, 

The  way  to  break  the  tempters  snare. 

3  And  thou,"my  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinct  surveys  each  deep  recess, 
In  these  secluded  hours,  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

4  Through  all  the  mazes  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heav'nly  wisdom  guide; 
And  still  its  radian!  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purified. 

5  Then  with  the  visits  of  thy  Love 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer; 
Till  ev'ry  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That 'Cod  has  iix'd  his  dwelling  there. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  273 

4LZo  ^te  blessedness  of  God's  children.  S.  M. 

1  TV/TY  Father  !  cheering  name  ! 
■13J_  0  may  I  call  thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 

A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly : 
What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

3  Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign ; 
For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise : 
0  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 

4  Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame, 

And  life  almost  depart, 
Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

7  My  Father  !  blissful  name  ! 

Beyond  expression  dear : 
If  thou  admit  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 


Resignation.  -t  .  M 


429 

1  a  OV'REIGN  ruler  of  the  skies, 
£5  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  by  thy  pow'r ; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me,  hour  by  hour : 

m2  18 


274  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  thy  wise  decree  : — 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health  ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief. 

4  0  thou  gracious,  wise  and  just ! 
Unto  thee  my  life  I  trust : 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  ? 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

5  May  I  always  own  thy  hand ; 
Still  to  thee  submissive  stand ; 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone ; 
I  and  mine  are  all  thine  own. 


Humility.  1j.  M. 


430 

1  TVTHEREFORE  should  man,  frail  child  of 

▼  ▼  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, — 

0  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found  : 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubts  perplex'd,  in  error  lost, 

With  trembling  step,  he  seeks  his  way  : 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast ! 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray  ! 

!   Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum. 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span: 

How  ill,  alas,  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man! 

5  God  of  my  life  !   Father  divine  ! 

(Jive  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind: 
In  modest  worth  Q  lei  me  shine, 

And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 


431 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  275 


Fruits  of  love.  C  M. 


1  ~] "  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
J-^  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare : 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 


'o 


2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste ; 

She  lets  the  present  inj'ry  die, 

And  soon  forgets  the  past. 

3  Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue ; 
Hopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong. 

4  She  ne'er  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time  ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb. 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good ; 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  save  us  by  his  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  pow'r 

In  all  the  realms  above ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  for  ever  love. 

T:Oi^  Love  to  the  brethren.  O.  M. 

1  "DLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
-D  Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 


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And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  : 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart. 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

40")  The  same.  L.  M. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
-tl  In  union  sweet,  according  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heav'nly  course  they  run, 
Wtoose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are 

one. 

2  To  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear! 
What  watchful  love,  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  gen'rous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth  and  cleanse  from  sin ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  woe  ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise. 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  both  they  seek  the  place 
Where  God  reveals  his  awful  face; 

How  high,  how  strong  their  raptures  swell, 
There's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
'Midst  nature's  drooping,  sick'ning  fire: 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heav'n  of  joy,  because  of  love. 

4*)4  Brotherly tove,  S.  M. 

1  1     0,  what  a,  pleasing  Bight 
J^  Are  brethren  that  agree ! 

Bow  blest  are  all  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety  ! 


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2  From  those  celestial  springs, 

Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 

And  each  performs  his  part, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 

By  one  desire  posses t, 
One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, 
To  make  each  other  blest. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  affections  meet; 
While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above, 
Where  joy,  like  morning-dew,  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


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t_)tj  Sitbmission.  0.  JV1. 

1  T^EAR  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
-U  And  help  me  to  resign 

Life,  health  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No — let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 


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6  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way  : 
Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ! 

6  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 
Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

^f;e.)0  Love  the  chief  of graces.  Lt.  M. 

1  TTAD  1  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
XI  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heav'n  and  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

^jrjrj  |  Prayer  for  divine  guidance.  0.  M. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
yj  Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 

Hast  all  our  Fathers  led  ! 

2  To  thee  our  humble  vowa  we  raise, 

To  thee  address  our  prayi  r. 
And  in  thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide, 


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Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  0  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand 'rings  cease, 
And  at  our  father's  lov'd  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace  ! 

5  To  thee,  as  to  our  cov'nant  God, 

We'll  oar  whole  selves  resign; 
And  thankful  own,  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  thine. 


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The  importance  and  influence  of  love.  C.  M. 

HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
Where  love  inspires  the  breast: 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  : 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  : 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too ; 
But  devils  do  not  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4o9  Watchfulness.  S.  M 

1  ~\TE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

JL    Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 


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3  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command. 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near  ; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crown'd. 

4-40  Wrestling  icith  God.  P.M.    7.7.7.7, 

1  T  ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go 
J-J  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah  !  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name ! 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee  ! 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion,  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  pow'r  defy- 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free, — 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  pass'd  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou? 

6  Thou  bast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need — 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead ; 

After  so  much  mercy  past. 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

7  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold — 
Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold; 
I  can  lio  denial  take 

When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 


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441  Consecration  to  God.  P.M.    7.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  T^ATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
JO    One  in  Three,  and  three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done  : 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

2  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify, 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive ; 
Claim  me,  for  thy  service  claim 
All  I  have  and  all  I  am. 

3  Take  my  soul  and  body's  pow'rs  ! 

Take  my  mem'ry,  mind  and  will. 
All  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know  and  all  I  feel ; 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do  ; 
Take  my  heart — but  make  it  new  ! 

4  Now,  0  God,  thine  own  I  am ; 

Now  I  give  thee  back  thine  own ; 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health  and  fame, 

Consecrate  to  thee  alone ; 
Thine  I  live*  thrice  happy  I : 
Happier  still  if  thine  I  die.* 


442 


Xot  ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M. 


1  TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

*J    A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  ev'ning  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 


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'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !   that  dear  friend 
On  whom  niv  hopes  of  heav'n  depend! 
No;  when  1  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears,  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

0  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain  ! 
And,  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  ! 


O  World  renounced.  P.M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 


44 

1  fPELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 
J-    Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 

(The  things  I  lov'd  before  :) 
Let  me  but  view  my  Savior's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace, 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and'wealih, 
Of  careless  ease  and  blooming  health, 

For  they  have  all  their  snares; 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  see  my  name  enrol  I'd  in  heav'n, 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  tow'rs, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bow'rs, 

For  these  are  trilling  things; 
The  little  room  for  me  desigu'd, 

Will  suit  as  well  niv  easy  mind, 

As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests, 
Of  gaudy  dress,  and  sumptuous  feasts, 

bxtrayagance  and  waste  : 


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My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs  and  wholesome  bread, 
Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  a  Bible  in  my  hand, 
A  heart  to  read  and  understand 

This  sure,  unerring  word; 
I'd  urge  no  company  to  stay, 
But  sit  alone  from  day  to  day, 

Conversing  with  the  Lord. 

/J-4jL  Welcoming  the  cross.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  Tf^IS  my  happiness  below, 

A    Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Savior's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  ev'ry  loss : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall; 

But — with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Isr'el,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil: 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 

Which  Avould  else  o'erspread  the  soil. 
Trials  make  the  promise  swTeet; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me  low  and  keep  me  there. * 

'J/XeJ  Prayer  answered  by  crosses.  L.  M. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
A  In  faith,  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace, 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 

And  seek  more  earnestly  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer: 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favor'd  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 


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And  by  his  love's  constraining  pow'r 
Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 

And  let  the  angry  rjow'rs  of  hell 

Assault  my  soul  in  ev'ry  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe,        ? 
Cross'd  all  the  Mr  designs  I  schem  d, 
Blasted  my  gourds  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "Lord,  why  is  this?"  I  trembling  cried, 

"Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  I 
"'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 
"I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith! 

7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free, 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy,     ? 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thine  all  in  me. 


44( 


)  Christian  holiness. 


L.  M. 


1 


SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ;^ 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine ! 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
"  The  honors  of  our  Savior  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

:;  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 
While  justice,  temp'rance,  truth  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

1    Religion  boars  our  spirits  up. 
Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  brighi  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 


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The  Christian  pilgrimage.  L.  J±. 


1  ".TYrE'VE  no  abiding  city  here, 

▼  ▼      This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind ; 
But  should  not  cost  a  saint  a  tear, 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

2  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
••We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 

3  "We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do ; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 
Zion  its  name, — the  Lord  is  there, — 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  0  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  flee  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

6  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine ! 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine ; 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

X  JLO  Longing  for  our  heavenly  home.  L.  M. 

1  r\  ZION,  when  I  think  of  thee, 

V-/   I  wish  for  pinions  like  a  dove, 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be 
So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 

2  An  exile  here,  and  far  from  home, 

For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh; 

Thither  the  ransom' d  nations  come, 

And  see  the  Savior  eye  to  eye. 

3  While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 

The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends, 


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Are  like  myself,  with  fetters  bound, 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 

4  "But  yet  we  shall  behold  the  day 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return, 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away, 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn. 

5  The  hope  that  such  a  day  will  come 

Makes  e'en  the  exile's  portion  sweet; 
Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 


Following  Christ.  L.  M. 


449 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone, 
*J    He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon; 
His  track  I  see — and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  wTay,  till  him  I  view; — 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness — 
I'll  go ;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is. the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  and  burthen  long  has  been, 
That  I  was  not  releas'd  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Savior  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul;  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo,  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am: 
Nothing  but  sin  1  thee  can  give, 
Nothing  but  love  do  I  receive. 

0  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round. 
What  a  dear  Savior  1  have  found; 
111  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  GkkL" 


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^t^jlj  The  narrow  way.  Li.  M. 

1  "YXTHAT  thousands  never  knew  the  road! 

▼  t    What  thousands  hate  it  when  'tis  known ! 
None  but  the  upright  and  sincere 
Will  seek  or  choose  it  for  their  own. 

2  A  thousand  ways  in  ruin  end, 

One  only  leads  to  joy  on  high; 
By  that  my  willing  steps  ascend, 
Pleas'd  with  a  journey  to  the  sky. 

3  No  more  I  ask,  or  hope  to  find 

Delight  or  happiness  below; 
Sorrow  may  well  possess  the  mind 

That  feeds  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow. 

4  The  joy  that  fades  is  not  for  me, 

I  seek  immortal  joys  above; 
There  glory,  without  end,  shall  be 
The  bright  reward  of  faith  and  love.* 

~tt) J_       Seeking  a  better  country.       P.M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

JLX  How  free  from  ev'ry  anxious  thought, 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  Though  I  no  foot  of  land  possess, 
Nor  cottage  in  this  wilderness, 

A  poor  way-faring  man : 
I  lodge  awhile  in  tents  below, 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro 

Till  I  my  Canaan  gain. 

3  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own; 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise : 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight — 

A  city  in  the  skies. 


288  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair, 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home; 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away. 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come ! 

5  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies, 
I  come,  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heav'nly  rest ! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end; 
Now,  0  my  Savior,  brother,  friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast! 

4t)2     Grateful  recollections  on  the  journey  of  fife.     1  •  M. 

1  i^OME,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
\J  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 

While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I've  come, 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  ol  bod; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

3  0!  to  grace  how  groat  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constraint  to  be! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  1  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love— 
II,. re's  my  licari.  Lord,  take  and  seal  it. 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  289 

4rf_/^)  Rejoicing  in  hope.  Jr.  M.        i .  i .  1 .7 . 

1  pHILDREN  of  the  heav'nly  King, 
V_y  As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Savior's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  trav'ling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  0,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes — 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd — 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward.* 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
iVnd  we  still  will  folio w  thee. 

454  Following  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  /~YUR  country  is  Immanuel's  ground, 
v/  We  seek  that  promis'd  soil : 

The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears ; 
Yet  naught  but  heav'n  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  naught  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  The  flow'rs,  that  spring  along  the  road, 

We  scarcely  stoop  to  pluck ; 

We.  walk  o'er  beds  of  shining  ore, 

Nor  waste  one  anxious  look. 

4  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod ; 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore ; 

N  19 


290  UHBISIUN    KXI'KKIKN*  v.. 

And  ev'ry  thorn,  that  wounds  our  feet, 
Bis  temples  pierc'd  before. 
5  Our  pow'rs  are  oft  dissolvM  away 

In  ecstasies  of  love  ; 
And,  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fix'd  above." 

455    chHd  a  vuidc  iiirmgh  ,haih  l" <jhinj'    P' 

1  r\  UIDE  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah  1 
VJT  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 


2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  llow, 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliv'rer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan  s  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

456    rkc  ckruiuin  t,iiiJriin's  <n  "'"'■< ,i,h'- 

1  HTHE  sun  is  fast  descending 
X  His  circuit  from  on  high  ; 
The  shades  of  eve  are  blending 

With  yonder  distant  sky ; 
Soon  will  the  landscape  vanish, 
And  sable  darkness  banish 

These  scenes  from  mortal  eye. 

2  Thus  too  our  days  are  ending, 

The  race  will  soon  be  run, 
Our  sun  is  last,  descending; 
Our  work  is  almost  done. 


r.  m 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  291 

Soon  will  our  Master  greet  us, 
And  heav'nly  legions  meet  us 
To  waft  us  to  our  home. 

3  Then,  pilgrims  !  come,  delay  not 

On  this  unfriendly  ground, 
And  in  the  desert  say  not 

That  you  have  Canaan  found. 
The  fiery  pillar  leads  us, 
The  promis'd  manna  feeds  us. 

But  barren  is  the  ground. 

4  Come,  tune  the  harp  to  gladness, 

A  song  of  Zion  sing ; 
Away  with  thoughts  of  sadness, 

We'll  praise  our  heav'nly  King. 
Our  trials  and  our  crosses, 
Our  suff 'rings  and  our  losses 

But  keep  us  near  to  him. 

5  But,  Zion !  when  we  raise  thee 

A  song  in  distant  lands, 
That  harp  that  fam  would  praise  thee 

Falls  tuneless  from  our  hands : 
Our  hearts,  distress'd  and  lonely, 
Can  leap  for  gladness  only 

In  thy  dear  happy  land. 

^tfj  /  The  Christian  voyage.  -L>.  M. 

1  ^T^HE  Christian  navigates  a  sea 

J-    Where  various  forms  of  death  appear  ; 
Nor  skill,  alas  !  nor  power  has  he, 
Aright  his  dang'rous  course  to  steer. 

2  Sometimes  there  lies  a  treach'rous  rock 

Beneath  the  surface  of  the  wave  ! 
He  strikes,  but  yet  survives  the  shock, 
For  Jesus  is  at  hand  to  save. 

3  But  hark,  the  midnight  tempest  roars ! 

He  seems  forsaken  and  alone  ; 
But  Jesus,  whom  he  then  implores, 
Unseen,  preserves  and  leads  him  on. 


292  I  HRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  On  the  smooth  surface  of  the  deep 

Without  b  Pear  he  sometimes  lies; 
The  danger  then  is  lest  he  sleep, 

And  ruin  seize  him  by  surprise. 

5  His  destin'd  Land  he  sometimes  sees, 

Ami  thinks  his  toils  will  soon  be  o'er; 
Expects  some  favorable  breeze 

Will  waft  him  quickly  to  the  shore. 
G  But  sudden  clouds  obstruct  his  view, 

Ami  he  enjoys  the  sight  no  more; 
Nor  does  he  now  believe  it  true 

That  he  had  even  seen  the  shore. 
7  Though  fear  his  heart  should  overwhelm. 

Hell  reach  the  port  for  which  he's  bound  ; 
For  Jesus  holds  and  guides  the  helm. 

And  safety  is  where  he  is  found. 

TTt/O        Afflictions  and  death  undo-  PrnriiliK,'.        C  Jl. 

1  1VTOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
1^1    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  care  and  woes, 

A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals. 

And  still  are  upwards  borne, 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace  ; 

For  death  and  boll  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  please. 


459 
'1 


Sanctified  affliction.  Jj-  M. 

^ATHERI  I  bless  ihv  gentle  hand; 

How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
rimt  forc'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 

And  brought  my  wand'ring  soul  to  God. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  293 

2  Foolish  and  vain  I  went  astray, 

Before  I  felt  thy  scourging,  Lord  ! 
I  left  my  guide  and  Lost  my  way; 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke. 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  may  learn  his  statutes  well. 

4  The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 

Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasure  of  the  south, 
Or  western  hills  of  golden  ore. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  spirit  form'd  my  soul  within  : 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 

And  made  thy  grace  nry  only  choice. 

^tO  \J  Sowing  in  tears.  L.  M  . 

1  npHE  clarken'd  sky,  how  thick  itloVrs! 

J-    Troubled  with  storms  and  big  with  show'rs. 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 
But  nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

2  Yet  let  the  sons  of  grace  revive  : 

God  bids  the  soul  that  seeks  him,  live ; 
And,  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night, 
Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown 

Are  in  these  water'd  furrows  sown  : 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise, 

And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes ! 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumber'd  ears  of  golden  grain ; 

And  heav'n  shall  pour  its  beams  around, 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 


294  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come. 
And  find  his  sheaves  and  bring  them  home; 
The  voice,  long  broke  with  sighs,  shall  sing 
Till  heav'n  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

4v)J  MJ  lid  ion  sand  ijh.l.  CM. 

1  \  FFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 
^ljL  Where  ware  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 

I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys 

Can  reinstate  my  peace; 
And  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  that  tempest  cease. 

3  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night, 

I'll  count  his  mercies  o'er ; 
I'll  praise  him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  for  more. 

4  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  press'd  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  has  still  sustain'd  my  steps, 
And  still  h.as  been  my  guide. 

5  Here  will  I  rest,  and  build  my  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me, 
My  health,  my  life,  m}'  God  ! 

4()^  Holy  fortitude.  C  M. 

1     AMI  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
J\-  A  follower  of  the  Lain!)*.' 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  V 

12  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 
On  llowVy  beds  of  ease  V 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 
Must   1  not  stem  the  Hood  ? 


46 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  295 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

^)  Watch  fulness  and  prayer  inculcated .  o.  M. 


1  IVTY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard; 
Jj/JL  Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  ev'ry  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He  Tl  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

4Ut  Pleading  with  God  under  affliction.  0.  M. 

1  "V1THY  should  a  living  man  complain 
y  »      Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  ev'ry  sigh  and  ev'ry  pain 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin  ? 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  No,  Lord,  I'll  patiently  submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel; 
And  yet  I  may,  here  at  thy  feet, 
My  painful  feelings  tell. 

3  Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise, 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 
One  trouble  to  another  cries, 
Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  from  hope  to  fear, 

My  sinking  soul  is  tost, 
Till  I  am  tempted,  in  despair, 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I  look 

Once  more  to  thee  my  God  : 
0  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock 
Beyond  the  raging  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease  ; 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

465  w*  * deserL  c- M 

1  "TVTIIEN  night  descends  in  sable  guise, 

▼  T     And  spreads  her  gloom  around, 
To  close  the  weary  trav'ler's  eyes, 
And  rest  him  on  the  ground, 

2  Amidst  the  dreary  desert  wide, 

The  wand'rer  faints  to  hear 
The  wild  alarm  on  ev'ry  side, 
Which  speaks  some  danger  near. 

3  So  in  the  wilderness  of  life, 

Whene'er  afflictions  come, 
We  sink,  as  in  a  night  of  grief, 
Far  from  our  shelt'ring  home. 

4  The  tempter's,  like  a  lion's  roar, 

Sounds  through  the  vale  abroad; 
Then  let  us  watch,  and  evermore 
Depend  upon  our  God. 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  297 

5  From  ev'ry  other  help  afar, 
And  left  without  a  friend, 
God  is  a  helper  ever  near, 
And  faithful  to  the  end. 


466 


The  confidence  of  the  Christian.  y.  M. 


1  TVTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

▼  ▼      To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  fareAvell  to  ev'ry  fear 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast, 

^tO  j  Mansions  in  heaven.  L.  Al. 

1  TTOW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round ! 
-CI  For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd ; 

I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound — 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord ! 

2  Inur'd  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suff  'ring  life  my  Master  led  : 
The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3  But  lo  !  a  place  he  hath  prepar'd 

For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep  ; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard  ; 

He  smoothes  my  bed  and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects ;  my  fears,  begone  : 

What  can  the  Rock  of  ages  move ! 
Safe  in  thine  arms  I  lay  me  down. 
Thine  everlasting  arms  of  love.* 

.\2 


8.  M 


CHRISTIAN    KXTERIENCE. 

5  I  rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade, 

My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  cease  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  my  soul  is  stay'd, 
Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 

6  Me  for  thine  own  thou  lov'st  to  take 

In  time  and  in  eternity; 
Thou  never,  never  wilt  forsake 

A  helpless  worm  that  trusts  in  thee. 

Zj.(  )^>  It  shall  be  well  u-ith  ih<  righteous. 

1  -\\7"H  AT  cheering  words  are  these ! 

1  T      Their  sweetness  who  can  tell? 
In  time  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise, 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  love ; 
And  'tis  as  well,  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne 

They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray; 
'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan. 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away. 
G  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 
From  earth  and  sin,  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  virgin  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise. 

4-()i)  C/tri+t  our  r<J«:;<-  L.  M. 

I   fi  01)  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  pow'r 
vX  Through  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
Or  iurn'd  a'side  the  fatal  hour. 
Or  Lifted  up  my  sinking  head  ! 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  299 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  : 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Whither,  0  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Savior's  breast ; 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest  ? 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  thou,  0  Christ !  my  wisdom  art : 
I  ever  into  ruin  run, 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heav'n  may  find, 
The  heav'n  of  loving  thee  alone. 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  thee  room ; 

Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay ; 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become, 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day. 


470 

'A 


Future  blessedness  anticipated.  0.  M.  D» 


ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail 
And  let  it  faint  or  die ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high  : 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 
In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain : 
I  suffer  on  my  three-score  years 

Till  my  Deliv'rer  come, 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears 

And  take  his  exile  home. 


300  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  0  what  has  Jesus  bought  for  me  ! 

Before  my  ravish'J  eyes 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright. 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there ! 
They  all  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white. 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

4  0  what  are  all  my  suff 'rings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away, 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

Zj.  I  J  Safety  in  God. 

1  /COURAGE,  my  soul!  while  God  is  near, 
\J  What  enemy  hast  thou  to  fear  ? 

How  canst  thou  want  a  sure  defence, 
Whose  refuge  is  Omnipotence  ? 

2  Though  thickest  dangers  crowd  my  way, 
My  God  can  chase  my  fears  away; 

My  steadfast  heart  on  him  relies, 
And  all  those  dangers  still  defies. 

3  Though  billows  after  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  my  sinking  soul, 
Firm  as  a  rock  my  faith  shall  stand, 
Upheld  by  God's  almighty  hand. 

4  In  life,  his  presence  is  my  aid  ; 

In  death,  'twill  guide  me  through  the  shade, 
Chase  all  my  rising  fears  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

472 


L.  M. 


Oodfe  pre*ena  is  light. 


1  ]\/TY  God.  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
1V1    The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  bnghtest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  301 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  lie  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun ; 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heav'ns  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his! 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  ev'ry  foe; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 


/  (^)  God  our  only  trust.  L.  M. 


4 

1  TV/TY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone; 

jJjl  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne : 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  }rour  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face : 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity; 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glitt'ring  dust; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
"All  power  is  his  eternal  due: 

He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 


302  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

6  For  sov'reign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

/J.  I  _[.  Meditations  on .future  .7/0/7/.  CM. 

1  *rriis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope 

J-    That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home ! 

2  There  shall  my  disimprison^  soul 

Behold  him  and  adore ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 

3  Shall  see  him  wear  that  very  flesh 

On  which  my  guilt  was  lain ; 
His  love  intense,  his  merit  fresh, 
As  though  but  newly  slain. 

4  Soon  too  my  slumVring  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quick  ning  sound  ; 
And  by  my  Savior's  power  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

5  These  eyes  shall  see  him  in  that  day, 

The  God  that  died  for  me! 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee ! 

6  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above, 
In  Jesus'  presence,  know  I* 

47')   >"  id  happy  on  a  deathbed.  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7 

1  17VRY  moment  brings  me  nearer 
l-J   To  my  long-sought  rest  above; 
Higher  mounts  toy  soul,  and  higher— 
'()  how  happy  to  remove; 

Then,  for  ever. 
Shall  I  sine  redeeming  love. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  303 

2  Soon  shall  I  be  gone  to  glory — 

Join  the  bright,  angelic  race, 
There  repeat  the  pleasing  story — 
I  was  sav'd  by  sov'reign  grace : 

And  for  ever 
View  my  loving  Savior's  face. 

3  Though  my  burden  sore  oppress  me, 

And  I  shrink  beneath  my  pain, 

Jesus  Christ  will  soon  release  me, 

And  your  loss  will  be  my  gain : 

Precious  Savior, 
With  my  Lord  I  shall  remain. 

— t  /  0  *4  view  of  the  heavenly  Canaan.  0.  M. 

1  f\S  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
v^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array  d  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds  nor  pois'nous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 


304  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 
Would  here  do  Longer  Btay; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

Zj.  ^   ^  Longing  for  ht  I-  *»•    as  H^- 

1  rpo  languish  for  his  native  air 

A    Can  the  poor  wand'ring  exile  cease? 
The  tir'd,  his  wish  of  rest  forbear? 
The  tortur'd,  help  desiring  ease? 
The  slave,  no  more  for  freedom  sigh? 
Or  I  no  longer  pine  to  die  ? 

2  As  shipwreck' d  mariners  desire, 

With  eager  grasp,  to  reach  the  shore ; 
As  hirelings  long  t  obtain  their  hire.. 

And  vet'rans  wish  their  warfare  o'er; 
I  languish  from  this  earth  to  flee, 
And  gasp  for — immortality. 

3  To  heav'n  I  lift  my  mournful  eyes, 

And  all  within  me  groans,  "How  long?' 
0  were  I  landed  in  the  skies ! 

The  bitter  loss,  the  cruel  wrong, 
Should  there  no  more  my  soul  molest, 
Or  break  my  everlasting  rest.* 

478     The  dying  Christian.     P.  M.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7 

1  TESUS,  help  thy  falling  creature! 
*  J     Conqu'ror  of  the  world  thou  art  ! 
Stronger  than  the  foe,  and  greater 

Than  this  poor  rebellious  heart : 
Pow'r,  I  know,  to  thee  is  given, 

Pow'r  to  sentence  or  release. 
Pow'r  to  shut  or  open  heaven; 

Thou  alone  hasl  all  the  keys, 

2  Open,  then,  in  greai  compassion, 

Open  mercy's  door  to  me, 
Out  of  mighty  tribulation 

Bring  me  Forth  thy  face  to  see; 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  305 

0  cut  short  my  days  of  mourning, 

Quickly  to  my  rescue  come; 
Let  me  joyfully  returning 

Reach  my  everlasting  home. 

3  Hear  me.  Lord,  myself  bemoaning, 

Banish  d  from  my  native  place, 
Languishing  for  God,  and  groaning 

To  appear  before  thy  face : 
From  this  bodily  oppression 

Set  my  earnest  spirit  free, 
Give  me  now  the  full  possession, 

Let  me  now  thy  glory  see.* 


Desiring  to  depart  and  to  be  with  Christ.       L.  M. 

ILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 


479 
1 W 

▼  ▼      And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand, 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay, 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

2  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be, 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see : 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart ! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys !  come, 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home; 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne, — 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,  how  sweet! 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet ! 
Rais'd  in  his  arms,  to  view  his  face, 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace ! 

5  As  with  a  seraph's  voice  to  sing! 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wing! 
Performing,  with  unwearied  hands, 
The  present  Savior's  high  commands. 

6  Yet,  with  these  prospects  full  in  sight, 
We'll  wait  thy  signal  for  the  flight; 
For,  wrhile  thy  service  we  pursue, 

We  find  a  heav'n  in  all  we  do. 

20 


30G  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

•4-0(7  The  dying  Christian.  L.  M. 

1  rpiIE  hour  of  my  departure's  come ; 

JL    I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home: 
At  last,  0  Lord !  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run; 
The  combat  s  o'er,  the  prize  is  won; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high, 
And  now  my  record 's  in  the  sky. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust; 
I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust; 

And  through  my  Savior's  blood  alone, 
I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  come,  I  come  at  thy  command ; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms  !:i: 

4ol  Support  in  Death.  7s  &  4. 

1  "1XTIIEN  the  vale  of  death  a})] tears, — 

▼  ▼      Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay, — 
Kind  Forerunner !  soothe  my  fears, 
Light  me  through  the  darksome  way; 

Ifreak  the  shadows, 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Upward  from  this  dying  state 

Bid  my  waiting  soul  aspire ; 
Open  thou  the  crystal  gate; 
To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre: 

Then,  triumphant, 
I  will  join  th'  immortal  choir. 

3  When  the  mighty  trumpet  blown. 

Shall  the  judgment-dawn  proclaim, 
From  the  central,  burning  throne, 
'Mid  creation's  final  flame, 

With  the  r&nsom'd, 
Thou  wilt  own  my  worthless  name. 


THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE.  307 

4rOw  Dying  saint  to  his  soul.  Jr.  M. 

1  "VTITAL  spark  of  heav'nly  flame ! 

▼      Quit,  0  quit  this  mortal  frame  : 
Trembling,  hoping,  ling'ring,  flying, 
0,  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper,  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away  !" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears  ! 
Heav'n  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring ! 
Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount !  I  fly ! 
0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

0  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 


483 


THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

$3^*  See  hymns  from  1  to  12  inclusive. 

Pray  ivithout  ceasing.  L.  M. 

1  T)KAY'R  was  appointed  to  convey 

-L     The  blessings  God  designs  to  give ; 
Long  as  they  live,  should  Christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  Christian's  heart  his  pray'r  indites, 

He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within ; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives,  and  gives  it  in. 

3  And  shall  we  in  dead  silence  lie, 

When  Christ  stands  waiting  for  our  pray'r? 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  friend  on  high; 
Arise,  and  try  thine  int'rest  there. 


308  THE    MEAN'S    Of    GRACE. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress — 

If  cares  distract,  orfears  dismay — 
If  guilt  deject — if  sin  distress, 

The  remedy's  before  thee — pray. 

5  Tis  pray'r  supports  the  soul  that's  weak  ; 

Though  thought  J)c  broken — language  lame, 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak. 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

^0"~T  Exhortation  to  prayer.  \->-   M. 

1  T1XIIAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

▼  ▼     In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there ! 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken  d  cloud  withdraw, 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw — 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love — 
Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Pray'r  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah  !  think  again  : 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent. 
To  heav'n  in  supplication  sent — 
Your  cheerful  songs  should  oft'ner  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me  I" 


^-J-QfJ       Importunate  prayer  prevalent  with  God.       S.  JM. 

1  PTMIE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 
J-    The  hearl  of  ev'ry  saint, 

Invites  us  by  his  holy  word 
To  pray  and  never  faint, 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  car; 

We  never  plead  in  rain ; 


PRAYER.  309 

Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'Twas  thus  a  widow  poor, 

Without  support  or  friend, 
Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door, 
And  gain'd  at  last  her  end. 

5  And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 

His  children  when  they  cry  ? 
Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  not  their  suit  deny. 

6  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  pray'r ; 
He  loves  our  importunity, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 


486 


Private  devotion.  0.  JV1. 


1  T^ATHER  Divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
-T  Sees  through  the  darkest  night : 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  thy  piercing  eye  survey 

My  solemn  homage  paid, 
With  ev'ry  morning  s  dawning  ray, 
And  ev'ry  evening's  shade. 

3  0  let  thine  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame  ; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless ; 
So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above. 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 


310  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 


487 


Behold  he  pray eth.  0.  M. 


1  "pRAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
A     Utter'd  or  unexpress'd, 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Pray'r  the  sublimes t  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watch-word  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heav'n  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

488  Social  prayer.  P.  M.       8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  "  Tl^HERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 

▼  ▼     My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat. 

And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
There  will  I  be,"  saith  God.  tkto  bless, 
And  ev'ry  burden'd  soul  redress, 

Who  worships  at  my  throne." 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord  ; 
Speak  to  each  hear!  some  cheering  word 

To  set  the  Spirit  free  : 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  show'r, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  oil 

Reviewing  the  mercies  of  God.  0.  M . 


trace 


489 

1  T^AIN  would  my  soul  with  wonder 
Jl    Thy  mercies,  0  my  God ; 
And  tell  the  riches  of  thy  grace — 

The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

2  With  Israel's  King,  my  heart  would  cry, 

While  I  review  thy  ways, 
Tell  me,  my  Savior,  who  am  I, 
That  I  should  see  thy  face  ? 

3  Form'd  by  thy  hand,  and  form'd  for  thee, 

I  would  be  ever  thine  : 
My  Savior,  make  my  spirit  free, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

4  Fain  would  my  soul  with  rapture  dwell 

On  thy  redeeming  grace ; 
0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  tell 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise. 


490 


Delight  in  worship.  L.  M. 


1  T7AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone, 
J-     Let  my  religious  ho*urs  alone  : 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Savior  see ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heav'nly  love. 

3  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fore ! 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  "angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 


312  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 

*Tt_/  I  Tl"  Soppiness  of  humble  worship.  L.   M. 

9  I  TTOW  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
XI   ()  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear! 

Fain  would  my  longing  passions  meet 

The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 

2  0  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ 

Whom  thine  indulgent  favors  raise 
To  dwell  in  those  abodes  of  joy. 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing  praise. 

3  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate 

Affords  more  real  joy  to  me 
Than  thousands  in  the  tents  of  state; 

The  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 

4  God  is  a  sun  ;   our  brightest  day 

From  his  reviving  presence  flows  ; 
God  is  a  shield  through  all  the  way. 
To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

5  0  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 

How  blest,  divinely  blest,  is  he 
Who  trusts  thy  love  and  seeks  thy  face, 
And  fixes  ail  his  hopes  on  thee  ! 


492 


Prayer  for  tlie  divine  pre.se  it<-  .  Li.  JV1. 


1  XT^IIERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

▼  ▼      Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount,  his  acts  of  grace. 
And  oiler  solemn  pray'r  and  praise; 

2  "There,"  says  the  Savior,  "  will  1  be, 
Amid  this  little  company; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face; 

And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 

Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  till  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  313 

--f:\/0  For  public  worship.  0.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 
y~J  For  here  we  trust  thou  art !  « 

Send  down  a  coal  of  heav'nly  fire 
To  warm  each  waiting  heart. 

"2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from -above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls,  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

4:94  Before  sermon.  L.  M. 

1  HPHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
A    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sov'reign  pow'r  and  energy ;  . 


814  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 

And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

A  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 

Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  pow'r  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

— tt/fj  Before  sermon.  C   JM. 

1  TESLTS,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord, 
*J    Thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 

The  great,  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power ! 

And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 

And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls  !  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear; 
Come,  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear  ! 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confest 

The  suff  'ring  Son  of  God ; 
And  let  us  see  thee  in  thy  vest 
But  newly  dipt  in  blood. 

5  The  hardness  of  our  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  sin  hast  died ; 
Show  us  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 
Thy  feet,  thy  hands,  thy  side. 


~±\  }()  Rrayerfor  the  Spirif  s  influence.  C.  M. 

1  T\  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come, 
J-  To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

0  pour  thy  Iioly  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Savior's  roice  : 

Thy  face  and  favor.  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  315 

3  Teach  us  to  pray  and  praise,  and  hear 

And  understand  thy  word ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  pow'r  and  grace  be  felt; 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known ; 
Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus,  melt, 
And  break  this  flinty  stone. 

5  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Savior  flee. 

6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill, 

This  congregation  bless ; 
Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal, 
Thy  glorious  righteousness. 

497  Humble  request  P.M.       7.7.7.7. 

1  T  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
-L*  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 

0  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain ; 

2  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  we  cannot  let  thee  go 

Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 


316  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

^--j-^Jo  Prayer  for  minister  and  people.  A-  «•• 


1  T\KAUKST  Savior,  help  thy  serv 
\J  To  proclaim  thy  wondrous  lov< 


rant 
re 
Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 
That  they  may  thy  love  approve: 

Bless,  O  bless  them, 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 
2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 
To  partake  the  gospel-feast; 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them; 
Ev'ry  soul  be  -fosus'  guest ! 

0  receive  us, 
Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

49*)  Love  to  the  church.  S.  M, 

1  T  LOVE  thy  Zion,  Lord  ! 

A   The  house  of  thine  abode  ; 
The  church,  0  blest  Redeemer,  sav'd 
With  thine  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  0  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 

My  voice  or  hands  deny. 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  hear!  forget 

Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 
Let  ev'ry  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  ev'ry  grief  o'orflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 

For  her  my  pray'rs  ascend  ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 
G  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

i  prize  her  neav'nly  ways, 
Ber  sweel  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  317 

500        Joy  hi  God's  house.         P.M.       6. G. 6. 6. 8. 8. 

1  1 "  ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
JL^  How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 

To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires 

To  see  my  God. 

2  0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
0  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they, 
Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heav'n  appears  : 
0  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 

tJ\J  1  God  found  in  his  house.  C.  M. 

1  HPHE  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
J-    His  ark  was  settled  there ; 

To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 

3  Here,  mighty  God  !  accept  our  vows ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  : 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 


318  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 
Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain 
With  love  and  pow'r  divine. 

^)\)^j  Pleasure  in  public  worship.  L.  M 

1  1 "  ORD !  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
Lrf  In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand, 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above : 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees, 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live ; 
Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive ; 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Shall  make  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true  : 
None  that  attend  his  courts  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 


)  Preparation  for  worship.  L.  M. 


50* 

1  A  WAY  from  ev'ry  mortal  care, 

J\-  Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat ; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace, 

We  bow  before  thee  and  adore ; 
We  view  the  glories  of  thy  face. 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  pow'r. 

3  Whilst  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 

United  pray'rs  ascend  on  high ; 
And  faith  expects  a,  sure  return 

From  him  who  hears  our  feeble  cry. 

4  Father!   my  soul  would  here  abide; 

Or,  if  my  l\*vi  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  me,  Father,  near  thy  side, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 


PUBLIC   WORSniP.  dlw 

fJV/-^i-  Readiness  to  serve  God  in  his  house.  C  M, 

1  T7ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
Jt-J  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'r 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine : 
My  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

fJ\Jt)  The  Sabbath  preparatory  to  heaven.  L.  M. 

1  1  ORD  of  the  Sabbath !  hear  our  vows 
J-^  On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
And  own  as  grateful  sacrifice 

The  songs  which  from  thy  church  arise. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above : 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

3  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy ; 


120  THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

But  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

i  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
lieyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine ! 


The  sweetness  of  (he  Sabbath.  L.  M. 


King ! 


50(5 

1  O  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my 
^  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest : 
No  mortal  care  shall  fill  my  breast ; 
My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word. 

3  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  has  well-refin'd  my  heart. 
When  doubts  and  fears  no  more  remain 
To  break  my  inward  peace  again. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below; 
And  ev'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


Commemorative  of  the  resurrection.  0.  JM. 


507 

1  rpiIIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
A    lie  calls  the  hours  his  own : 

Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  arose;  our  glorious  Head, 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell ; 
To-day,  the  saints  his  triumph  spread. 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

.')  Eosannah !  the  anointed  King 
Ascends  his  destin'd  throne: 


BAPTISM.  321 

To  God  our  grateful  homage  bring, 
And  his  Messiah  own. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  came  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  came  in  God  his  Father's  name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosannah  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ! 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

000  The  baptism  of  children.  S.  M. 

1  T  ORD !  what  our  ears  have  heard, 
JlJ  Our  eyes  delighted  trace, 

Thy  love  in  long  succession  shown 
To  ev'ry  faithful  race. 

2  Our  children  thou  dost  claim, 

And  mark  them  out  for  thine : 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
For  goodness  so  divine! 

3  Thy  cov'nant  may  they  keep, 

And  bless  the  happy  bands 
Which  closer  still  engage  our  hearts 
To  honor  thy  commands. 

4  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord ! 

How  plenteous  is  thy  grace, 
Which,  in  the  promise  of  thy  love, 
Includes  our  rising  race. 

5  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  father's  God, 
To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share, 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

t)\J*J  Jesus  invites  us  to  bring  our  children.  0.  M. 

1  O  EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
^  With  all-engaging  charms ! 
Hark!  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  takes  them  in  his  arms ! 
o2  21 


322  THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

2  -  Permit  them  to  approach,  (he  cries,) 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 

It  was  i"  save  such  souls  as  these, 

With  pow'r  and  love  I  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  grateful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Uejoic'd  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  !* 

4  Ye  little  floqk,  with  pleasure  hear; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  nice; 
And  fly,  with  transport,  to  receive 
The  gospel  of  his  grace. 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  care,  0  God!  we  trust; 
And  let  thy  promise  cheer  our  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

510  Children  brought  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  OEHOLD  what  condescending  love 
JL)  Jesus  on  earth  displays ! 

To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  giv'n : 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heav 'n. 

3  "Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  arc  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch. 

And  form  his  soul  for  God; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  Spirit,  Lord. 
And  wash  him  with  thy  blood  * 


BAPTISM.  323 

{JxJ  Baptism  of  adults.  0.  M. 

1  "PROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  "God's  won- 

Jt       drous  grace 
To  all  the  sons  of  men ; 
He  who  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 
Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those 

Who,  hoping  in  his  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd, 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  Christian  race ; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes 

To  call  their  souls  away, 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 


512+ 


Holy  dedication  to  God.  P.  M.       7s. 


1  "DARDON'D  through  redeeming  grace, 
Jt     In  thy  blessed  Son  reveal'd ; 
Worshipping  before  thy  face, 

Lord,  to  thee  ourselves  we  yield. 

2  Thou  the  sacrifice  receive, 

Humbly  ofFer'd  through  thy  Son; 
Quicken  us  in  him  to  live ; 
Lord,  in  us  thy  will  be  done. 

3  By  the  hallow'd  outward  sign, 

By  the  cleansing  grace  within, 
Seal,  and  make  us  wholly  thine; 
Wash,  and  keep  us  pure  from  sin. 

4  Call'd  to  bear  the  Christian  name, 

May  our  vows  and  life  accord ; 
And  our  ev'ry  deed  proclaim 
"Holiness  unto  the  Lord!" 


324  THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

THK    LOKO'fl    BUPPKE. 

$®*Sce  Hymns  from  99  to  171  inclusive. 
0_L  O     (&r>5)     This  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  C  M, 

1  A  CCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 
^\.  In  meek  humility, 

This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heav'n  shall  be; 
Thy  testainental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget, 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice ! 
I  must  remember  thee. 

5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains. 

And  all  thy  love  to  me; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  mem  ry  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 


£)|Z|-  The  institution  of  the  Lords  Siijijh  r.  L.   M. 

1  ^rpWAS  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night, 

A    When  the  whole  pow'r  of  darkness  rose 

Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 

And  friends  bet  ray  M  him  to  his  foes; 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake; 
Wli;it  love  through  all  his  actions  ran! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake! 


the  lord's  supper.  325 

3  "  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food :"  . 
Then  took  the  cup  and  bless'd  the  wine: 
"  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood." 

4  "  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end, 

In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend ; 
Meet  at  my  table  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 


515 


Welcome  to  tlie  table.  G.  JV1. 


1  rpHIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine, 
J-    And  God  invites  to  sup  : 

The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd  to  fill  this  cup. 

2  0  bless  the  Savior,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed  ; 
Xot  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread. 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 

Ye  trembling  souls,  appear ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you : 
Dear  Savior,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 

And  may  obtain  a  place, 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 


510 


Communion  at  the  Lord's  table.  O.  JM. 

ESUS  invites  his  saints 
To  meet  around  his  board  : 
Here  those  he  died  to  save  may  hold 
Communion  with  the  Lord. 


j 


2  Our  heav'nly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one 


326  THE    MEANS   OF    GRA(  1  . 

We  are  the  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

3  We  are  the  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
One  body,  with  its  sev'ral  limbs. 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

4  Let  all  our  pow'rs  be  join'd 

His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind, 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praise ! 

f)I  |  Jesus  the  souVs  true  food.  L.  M. 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

0  Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Savior  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wand'ring  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face ; 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  his  table  spread 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine  and  bless  the  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  ev'ry  thought. 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place; 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heav'nty  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 

f )  |  Q  Christ  our pcutover.  o.  M. 

1  T  ET  all  who  truly  bear 

J-^  The  bleeding  Savior's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  as  prepares 

And  cat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 


the  lord's  supper.  327 

Our  passOver  was  slain, 

At  Salem's  hallow'd  place, 
Yet  we  who  in  our  tents  remain, 

Shall  gain  his  largest  grace. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast 

Our  ev'ry  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest 

And  share  his  sacrifice ; 
By  faith  his  flesh  we'll  eat, 

Who  here  his  passion  show, 
And  God  out  of  his  holy  seat 

Shall  all  his  gifts  bestow. 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ 

His  suff'rings  to  record, 
E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 

Communion  with  our  Lord ; 
As  though  we  ev'ry  one 

Beneath  his  cross  had  stood, 
And  seen  him  heave,  and  heard  him  groan, 

And  felt  his  gushing  blood. 

4  0  God!  'tis  fmish'clnow! 

The  mortal  pang  is  past ! 
By  faith  his  head  we  see  him  bow, 

And  hear  him  breathe  his  last. 
We  too  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise, 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 

Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 


519 


Christ  knoicn  in  the  breaking  of  bread.         C .  M 


1  i~\  THOU  who  this  mysterious  bread 
yj  Didst  in  Emmaus  break, 
Return  herewith  our  souls  to  feed, 

And  to  thy  foll'wers  speak. 

2  Unseal  the  volume  of  thy  grace, 

Apply  the  gospel  word ; 
Open  our  e}res  to  see  thy  face, 
Our  hearts  to  know  thee,  Lord. 


328  THE    MEANS    OF    (IK ACE. 

3  Of  thee  we  still  commune,  and  mourn 

Till  thou  the  veil  remove  : 

Talk  with  us.  .'Hid  our  hearts  shall  burn 
With  flames  of  perfect  love. 

4  Enkindle  now  the  beav'nly  zeal, 

And  make  thy  mercy  known, 
And  give  our  pardon'd  souls  to  feel 
That  God  and  love  are  one. 


The  eucharist  commemorative.  L.  JM. 


520 

1  "  T^  AT,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend  !" 

-Li   Snch  was  our  Master's  last  request; 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd, 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  blest. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  grace, 

Thou  dearest,  tend'rest,  best  of  friends  ! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 
Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give, 

Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see : 
Th}r  table  food  celestial  yields ; 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  thee. 

4  But  0!  what  vast  transporting  joys 

Shall  fill  our  breasts,  our  tongues  inspire, 
When  join'd  with  yon  celestial  train, 
Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire. 

,)^/|  The  eucharist  commanded  by  Christ.  -L*.  AI 

1  rpiIlS  feast  was  Jesus'  high  behest, 

J-    This  cup  of  thanks  his  las!  request: 
Ye,  who  can  feel  his  worth,  attend — 
Eat,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend. 

2  Around  the  patriot's  bust  ye  throng; 
1 1  i in  ye  exalt  in  swelling  song; 

For  him  the  wreath  of  glory  bind, 

AVho  freed  from  vassalage  his  kind. 

3  And  shall  not  Be  your  praises  reap, 

Who  rescues  from' the  iron  sleep? 


the  lord's  supper.  329 

The  great  Deliverer,  whose  breath 
Unbinds  the  captives  e'en  of  death  ? 

4  Shall  he  who,  sinful  men  to  save, 
Became  a  tenant  of  the  grave, 
Unthank'd,  uncelebrated,  rise, 
Pass  unremember'd  to  the  skies  ? 

5  Christians  !  unite  with  loud  acclaim, 
To  hymn  the  Savior's  welcome  name : 
On  earth  extol  his  wondrous  love ; 
Repeat  his  praise  in  worlds  above. 

fj  Jj  Jj  Love  to  Christ  and  one  another.  0.  M. 

1  "V7"E  foll'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 

JL     Who  round  his  table  draw, 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love,  which  all  his  bosom  fill'd, 

Did  all  his  actions  guide : 
Inspire!  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught ; 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  ?  do  you  feel 

Your  warm  affections  move  ? 
This  is  the  proof  which  he  demands, 
That  you  each  other  love. 

4  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his,  be  ev'ry  mind ; 
Be  ev'ry  temper  form'd  by  love, 
And  ev'ry  action  kind. 

5  Let  none,  who  call  themselves  his  friends 

Disgrace  the  honor'd  name ; 

But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 

The  title  which  they  claim. 

fJ^O  Meditating  on  the  cross  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  i^lOME  see  on  bloody  Calvary, 
v>>   Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  suff'rer,  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  welt'ring  in  his  gore 


330  THE    MEANS    OF   GRACE. 

2  Is  this  the  Savior,  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  01  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  peace? 

3  'Tis  He,  'tis  He!— he  kindly  shrouds 

His  glories  in  a  night  of  clouds. 
That  souls  might  from  their  ruin  rise 
And  heir  th'  imperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest, 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd, 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

5  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace, 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  rely. 

?J w  j:  A  sacramental  hymn.  0.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
^  The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 

But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  : 

2  I  that  am  all  defil'd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
My  Savior  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  "Eat,  0  my  friend,"  the  Savior  cries. 

"The  feast  was  made  lor  you; 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 

b  With  trembling  faith,  and  bleeding  hearts, 
Lord,  wo  accept  thy  love  : 
Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had. 

What  will  it  ho  above  !:;: 


the  lord's  supper.  331 

6  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord. 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

tj  £jtj  My  flesh  is  meat  indeed.  0.  M. 

1  TTERE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 
-CI  To  feed  on  food  divine : 

Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies ; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. ** 

3  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Savior,  so  divine ! 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

4  Yes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  thy  call. 


The  gospel  feast.  L.  M. 


520 

1  1\/T Y  God  !  and  is  thy  table  spread  ? 
^▼JL  And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 

2  0  let  thy  table  honor'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

3  Let  crowds  approach,  with  hearts  prepar'd 

With  warm  desire,  let  all  attend; 
Nor,  when  we  leave  our  Father's  board, 
The  pleasure  or  the  profit  end. 

4  Revive  thy  dying  churches,  Lord ! 

And  bid  our  drooping  graces  live : 


332        KINGDOM    AND    OHUBCH    OF    CHRIST. 

And  more  that  energv  afford, 

A  Savior's  death  alone  can  give. 

5  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
Who  see  the  lmht  or  feel  the  sun. 


527 


Prayer  for  (he  world?*  conversion.  C  M. 


*p 


ITY  the  nations,  0  our  God ! 
Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 
And  brin 2:  the  s transfers  home. 


2  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 
That  all  thy  faithful  race 
May,  with  one  voice  and  heart  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 


KINGDOM   AND   CHURCH   OF   CHRIST. 

p)^C>        Effusion  of  the  Spirit  on  Pentecost  day.        -L*.  M. 

1  /~^  RE  AT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
VX  When  the  divine  disciples  met; 
While  on  their  heads  the  spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  ilame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave! 
And  pow'r  to  kill  and  pow'r  to  save! 
Kurnish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words 
Instead  of  shields  and  spears  and  swords. 

Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Were  by  these  beav'nly  arms  subdu'd, 
The  heathen  saw  thy  glory,  Lord! 
And.  wond'ring,  bless'd  thy  gracious  word. 

4  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  all  snail  Tool  thy  saving  pow'r, 

And  the  whole  race  01  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  thy  holiness! 


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KINGDOM    AXD    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 


Jesus  -shall  reign.  L.   M. 


1  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
if    Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  grateful  song; 
And  with  united  hearts  proclaim 
That  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus  came. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Where  he  displays  his  healing  pow'r, 
The  sting  of  death  is  known  no  more : 
In  him  the  sons  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 


The  song  of  Jubilee.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  TT ARK !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
-tl  Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar. 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : — 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah !  hark !  the  sound,  _ 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies: — 
See  Jehovah's  banner  fuiTcl. 

Sheath'd  his  sword;  he  speaks — tis  done; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 


334  Kl.W.DoM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heav'ns  have  pass  d  away: — 

Then  the  end— beneath  his  rod 
Mans  last  enemy  shall  fall; 

Hallelujah!   Christ  is  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  m  all. 


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T    M 

The  universal  reign  of  Chrid.  Ij.h 


1 


HARK !  what  triumphant  strains  are  these 
Which  echo  through  the  vault  of  heav  n  i 
■•To  Jesus,  once  on  Calv'ry  slain,      j    n 
The  kingdoms  of  the  earth  are  giv  n. 

2  Hark!  the  new  song  before  the  throne, 

Which  only  the  redeem*!  can  raise; 
\no-els  may  tune  their  golden  harps,    _ 
But  cannot  reach  these  notes  ot  praise. 

3  They  worship  our  exalted  Lord, 

Vnd  hail  him  universal  King; 
But  saints— the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
Can  strike  a  sweeter,  nobler  string. 

4  The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

Their  hallelujahs  loud  proclaim, 
While  with  ecstatic  joy  they  shout 
New  honors  to  his  sacred  name. 

5  From  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tongue 

From  barb'rous  nations  long  unknown. 

From  polish'd  Greeks  and  Scythians  rude, 

A  countless  host  surround  the  throne. 

6  In  robes  of  spotless  white  array".!. 

And  palms  ofvict'ry  in  their  hand. 
With  holy  wonder  and  delight, 

The  trophies  of  his  -race  they  stand. 

7  [And  still. -till  time  shall  ho  no  more, 

The  mighty  concourse  shall  increase: 
\u,l  Jesus  -nin.  in  heathen  lands, 
New  subjects  of  the  reign  ot  peaoe,] 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        335 
?)zjj£  Desire  for  the  spread  of  tlie  gosp4-  C  M. 

1  fl  RE  AT  God !  the  nations  of  the  earth 
vJT  Are  by  creation  thine; 

And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord !  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  ev'ry  tribe  and  ev'ry  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  0  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heav'nly  word, 
And  vassals,  long  enslav'd,  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord  ? 

5  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace? 

6  Haste,  sov'reign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love ; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove. 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays; 
And  build  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

83        The  cUy  of  God.        P.M.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 


336        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  nil  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'  assuage? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day; 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

5o4  Kingdom  of  Christ.  P.  M.  6.G.G.G.8.8. 

1  "O  EJOICE,  the  Savior  reigns 
XV  Among  the  sons  of  men; 
He  breaks  the  pris'ners'  chains, 

And  makes  them  free  again : 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes  his  cause  goes  on. 

2  The  baffled  prince  of  hell 

In  vain  new  projects  tries 
The  gospel  to  repel 

By  cruelties  and  lies; 
Th'  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain; 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

3  He  died,  but  soon  arose 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave; 
And  now  himself  he  shows 

Omnipotent  to  save : 
Let  rebels  bow  before  his  feet; 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

4  All  pow'r  is  in  his  hand, 

His  people  to  defend; 


KINGDOM    AXD    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        337 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend  : 
All  heav'n  with  smiles  approve  his  cause; 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

5  This  little  seed  from  heav'n 
Shall  soon  become  a  tree; 
This  ever  blessed  leav'n 

Diffus'd  abroad  must  be ; 
Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again. 
It  must  go  on.    Amen,  amen  ! 

(sj^jfj  Prospects  of  success .  Lt.  M. 

1  T)EHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 
J3  The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear; 
The  barren  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  rip'ning  fields,  already  white, 
Present  a  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us  with  a  grateful  heart 
In  this  blest  labor  share  a  part. 

Our  pray'rs  and  off 'rings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

5  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known 
Where  Satan  long  has  held  his  throne.* 

fJOO  Prayer  for  the  success  of  the  gospel.  v.  AL 

1  1 "  ORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 
J-^  Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  pow'r, 
Ten  thousand  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

P  92 


->ofe         KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regen'rate  heart; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
And  heav'nly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore  ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait — those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promis'd  age  of  gold ! 

0  Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 
Unnumber'd  myriads  cry ; 
Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  heav'n's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply. 


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/      (856)  Missionary  f  eld.  7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. 

1  T^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
J-     From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  dow7n  their  golden  sand  : 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospecl  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone ! 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        '"339 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  0,  salvation  ! 

The  glorious  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

fJOO  Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  gospel.  a.  M. 

1  /^VER  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
V^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 

Blessed  Jub'lee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary; 

Let  the  gospel 
Soon  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light, 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

Thine  eternal  love  proclaim, 


340        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

And  the  everlasting  gospel 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name 

O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  ImmanueVs  land. 

b  Mighty  Savior,  spread  thy  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Savior,  all  the  world  around. 

90         Cry  aloud,  spare  not.  P.M.    8.7.8.7.4.7 


earth ; 


1  TV /TEN  of  God,  go  take  your  stations  ; 
lVl  Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  e 
Go  proclaim  among  the  nations 

Joyful  news  of  heav'nly  birth  : 

Bear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Savior's  matchless  worth. 

2  Of  his  gospel  not  ashamed, 

As  "the  power  of  God  to  save : 

Go  where  Christ  was  never  named ; 

Publish  freedom  to  the  slave  1 

Blessed  freedom ! 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  What  though  earth  and  hell,  united, 

Should  oppose  the  Saviors  plan  . 
Plead  his  cause,  nor  be  affrighted : 
Fear  ye  not  the  face  of  man  : 

Vain  their  tumult  j 
Hurt  his  work  they  never  can. 

4  When  expos'd  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend, 

Borne  afar 'midst  foes  ;md  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  friend  : 

And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  yen  to  the  end. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        341 
fJ-jtVj  For  missionary  associations.  Li.  M. 

1  \  SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
-A-  Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand ; 
The  voice  that  marshall'd  ev'ry  star 

Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  First,  bow  our  hearts  beneath  thy  sway ; 
Then  give  thy  growing  empire  way, 
O'er  wastes  of  sin — o'er  fields  of  blood — 
Till  all  mankind  shall  be  subdu'd. 

4  Our  pray'rs  assist — accept  our  praise — 
Our  hopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  0!  impart 

The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart ! 

5  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wand'ring  spirit  home: 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

fJ-lX  Prayer  for  the  success  of  missions.  L.  M. 

1  TNDULGENT  God;  to  thee  we  pray 
JL  Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one  ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

3  Point  us  to  men  of  upright  mind, 
Devoted,  diligent  and  kind  ; 

With  grace  be  all  their  hearts  endow'd, 
And  light  to  guide  them  in  the  road. 

4  With  cheerful  steps  may  they  proceed, 
Where'er  thy  providence  shall  lead  ; 


M 


342        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  their  work  befriend, 
And  mercy  all  their  paths  attend. 

5  Great  let  the  bands  of  those  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound  : 
And  let  barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
hi  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee. 

6  Where  pagan  altars  now  are  built, 
And  blood  of  beasts  or  men  is  spilt, 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  rear  d, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  rcver'd. 

7  Where  captives  groan  beneath  their  chain, 
Let  grace  and  love  and  concord  reign; 
The  aged  and  the  infant  tongue 
Unite  in  one  harmonious  song. 

jT)/j-V^  The  scarcity  of gospel  muMonmru  u  Aj- 

OKD,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad. 
I  And  see  on  heathen  altars  slain 
Poor  helpless  babes,  for  sacrifice, 
T'  efface  their  parents'  guilty  stain; 

2  We  can't  behold  such  horrid  deeds 

'  Without  a  groan  of  ardent  pray  r ; 
And  while  each  heart  in  anguish  bleeds, 
We  cry,  Lord,  send  thy  gospel  there. 

3  For  them  we  pray,  for  them  we  wait. 

To  them  thy  great  salvation  show  | 
Thy  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great. 
But  faithful  laborers  are  few. 

4  0  send  out  preachers,  gracious  Lord. 

Among  Unit  dark,  bewilder'd  race; 
Open  their  eyes,  and  bless  thy  word, 

And  call  them  by  thy  spv'reigD  grace. 

5  Then  shall  they  shout  thy  honor'd  name, 

And  sound  thy  matchless  praise  abroad; 

And  we  will  join  them  in  the  theme. 
Salvation  to  our  risen  God. 


'L 


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KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        343 
^y  Prayer  for  the  success  of  missions.  L.  M 

1  /^i  0,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim 
vJT  The  dear  Redeemer  you  have  found. 
And  speak  his  ever  precious  name 

To  all  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 

2  Go  tell  th'  unletter'd,  wretched  slave, 

Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 
You  bring  a  pardon  bought  with  blood. 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 

3  Go  tell  the  fierce,  untutor'd  chief 

On  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand, 
You  come  with  a  refreshing  stream, 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land. 

4  Go  tell  the  distant  isles  afar, 

Tahiti  and  the  poor  Pelew, 
That  in  the  covenant  of  grace 

Their  unknown  names  are  written  too. 

5  Go  tell,  on  India's  golden  shores, 

Of  a  rich  treasure,  more  refin'd  ; 
And  tell  them,  though  they'll  scarce  believe, 
You  come  the  friend  of  human  kind. 

6  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 

Is  all  benevolence  and  love ; 
And  by  its  own  divine  effects 
Its  heav'nly  origin  will  prove. 

tJ  J/JL  Missionaries  encouraged.  0 .  M  .. 

1  /^i  0,  and  the  Savior's  grace  proclaim, 
VJT  Ye  messengers  of  God  ; 

Go,  publish,  through  Immanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

2  What  though  your  arduous  track  may  lie 

Through  regions  dark  as  death  ? 
What  though,  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path? 

3  Yet,  with  deter  mi  n'd  courage,  go, 

And,  arm'd  with  pow'r  divine, 


M44        KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow, 
And  on  your  labors  shine. 

4  He  wno  has  call'd  you  to  the  war 

Will  recompense  your  pains ; 
Before  Messiah's  conqu'ring  car, 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not,  though  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

But  plead  your  Master's  cause ; 
Nor  doubt  that  e'en  your  mighty  foes 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 


54 


O       (859)  Triumphs  of  the  yospd.  7s. 

1  T1TATC1IMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

*  ▼      What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ! 
Trav'ler  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  the  glory-beaming  star  ! 
Watchman!   does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Trav'ler!  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 

Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night : 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  ! 
Trav'ler!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends ! 
Watchman!  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Trav'ler!  ages  are  its  own; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth  ! 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  ! 
Trav'ler!  darkness  takes  Its  Qight; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn! 
Watchman!  let  thy  wand'ring  cease 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  ; 
Trav'ler,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  (Jod  is  come! 


540 


KINGDOM   AND   CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.        345 
The  conversion  of  the  icorld.  L.  M. 

1  T^XERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain, 
-Lrf  Insulted,  everlasting  King ! 

The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 

That  dear,  expected,  blessed  day, 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey. 

3  The  prophecies  must  be  fulfill'd, 

Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose; 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Though  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

4  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall, 

Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay, 
And  superstition's  gloomy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise, 

Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite ; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

6  Soon  Afric's  long  enslaved  sons 

Shall  join  with  Europe's  polish'd  race, 
To  celebrate,  in  difF'rent  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Immanuei's  kingdom  shall  extend  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face, 

Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

fj-jb  •  The  coming  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  flOMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 
V>   Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord ; 
0  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  ev'ry  nation,  go; 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry, 


346        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show: 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark  !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,' prepare, 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  deigns  to  make  his  entrance  there  ! 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come; 

Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey  : 
Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  desert  souls  prepare  his  way.* 

5  The  glory  of  the  Lord  display'd 

Shall  all  mankind  together  view. 
And  what  his  mouth  and  truth  has  said 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 


548 


Spread  of  the  gospel.  L.  M 


1  T)  RIGHT  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze, 
-tJ  Vast  as  the  blessings  he  conveys, 
Wide  as  his  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  control. 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 
Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 
Shall,  at  thy  brightness,  flee  away. 
The  dawn  of  an  eternal  day. 

3  Then  shall  the  heathen,  fill'd  with  awe. 
Learn  the  blest  knowledge  of  thy  law ; 
And  antichrist  on  cv'ry  shore 

Fall  from  his  throne  to  rise  no  more. 

•1  Then  shall  thy  lofty  praise  resound 

On  Atric's  shores — through  India's  ground; 
Ami  islands  of  the  southern  sea 
Shall  stretch  their  eager  arms  to  thee. 

5  Then  shall  the  .low  and  Gentile  meet 
In  pure  devotion  at  thy  feet  : 
And  earth  shall  yield  thee,  as  thy  due, 

Her  fullness  and  ber  glory  too. 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.        347 

6  0  that  from  Zion  now  might  shine 
This  heav'nly  light,  this  truth  divine : 
Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 
But  one  great  temple,  Lord,  to  thee. 


Christ  proclaimed  to  the  world.  L.  JVJ  . 


549 

1  f^  0  through  the  gates,  ('tis  God  commands;) 
vJT  Workers  with  God,  the  charge  obey, 
Remove  whate'er  his  work  withstands, 

Prepare,  prepare  his  people's  way. 

2  Lift  up  for  all  mankind  to  see 

The  standard  of  their  Savior  God, 
And  point  them  to  the  shameful  tree, 

The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood. 

3  Sion,  thy  suff'ring  Prince  behold, 

Thy  Savior  and  Salvation  too, 
He  comes,  he  comes,  so  long  foretold, 
Cloth'd  in  a  vest  of  bloody  hue. 

4  Himself  prepares  his  people's  hearts, 

Breaks  and  binds  up,  and  wounds  and  heals ; 
A  mystic  death  and  life  imparts ; 
Empties  the  full,  the  emptied  fills. 

5  He  fills  whom  first  he  hath  prepar'd, 

With  him  all  needful  grace  is  giv'n, 
Himself  is  here  their  great  reward, 
Their  future  and  their  present  heav'ii. 

^j^jyj     Farewell  to  missionaries,     x.  M.       O.7.O.7.4.7. 

1  /^1  0,  ye  heralds  of  salvation, 
^JT  Go  proclaim  redeeming  blood ; 
Publish  to  each  barb'rous  nation, 

Peace  and  pardon  from  our  God  : 

Tell  the  heathen 
None  but  Christ  can  do  them  good. 

2  While  the  gospel  trump  you're  sounding, 

May  the  Spirit  seal  the  word, 


348        KINGDOM    AM)    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

And,  through  plenteous  grace  abounding, 
Heathen  bow  and  own  the  Lord; 

Idols  leaving, 
God  alone  shall  be  adof'd. 

3  Distant  though  our  souls  are  blending, 

Still  our  hearts  are  warm  and  true; 
In  our  pray'rs  to  heav'n  ascending, 
Brethren — we'll  remember  you  : 

Heav'n  preserve  you 
Safely  all  your  journey  through. 

4  When  your  mission  here  is  finish'd, 

And  your  work  on  earth  is  done, 
May  your  souls,  by  grace  replenish'd, 
Find  acceptance  through  the  Son ; 

Thence  admitted, 
Dwell  for  ever  near  his  throne. 

5  Loud  hosannas  now  resounding, 

Make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring: 
Grace  to  sinful  men  abounding, 
Ransom'd  millions  sweetly  sing ; 

While,  with  rapture, 
All  adore  their  heav'nly  King. 

f^eJX  The  missionaries'  farewell.  0.  JM, 

1  TZ  INDEED  and  friends,  and  native  land, 
JLV  How  shall  we  say  farewell!! 

How,  when  our  swelling  sails  expand, 
How  will  our  bosoms  swell ! 

2  Yes,  nature,  all  thy  soft  delights, 

And  tender  ties  we  know ; 
But  love,  more  strong  than  death,  unites 
To  Him  that  bids  us  go. 

3  Thus,  when  our  ev'ry  passion  mov'd, 

The  gushing  I  ear-drop  starts. 

The  cause  of  Jesus,  more  belov'd, 

Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

4  The  Sighs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls, 

Where  he  is  yet  unknown, 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH   OF    CHRIST.        349 

Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles, 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

5  With  the  warm  wish  our  bosoms  swell, 
Our  glowing  powers  expand ; 
Farewell — then  we  can  say, — Farewell, 
Our  friends,  our  native  land. 

ZjtJ^      Ordination  and  departure  of  missionaries.      o.  M. 

1  ~\TE  messengers  of  Christ, 

JL    His  sovereign  voice  obey : 
Arise !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master,  whom  you  serve, 

Will  needful  strength  bestow; 
Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Savior's  fame, 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace 
To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name. 

The  most  divine  success ; 
Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavors  bless. 

{JcJO  Prayer  for  Israel.  -h.  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
-T    Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's  seed, 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  pray'r 

From  those  adopted  in  their  stead. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 

Through  ev'ry  nation  under  heav'n, 


360        KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Rejecting  whom  ihey  crucified, 
Unsav'd,  unpitied,  unforgiv'n. 

3  But  hast  thou  finnlly  renounc'd, 

For  ever  cast  thine  own  away? 
No — thou  wilt  bid  them  turn  and  look 

On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  mourn  and  pray. 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliv'rer,  come, 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove; 
Receive  thine  ancient  people  home, 
That  they  may  sing  redeeming  love. 

p  )f  )^±1       Pleading  for  tlie  conversion  of  the  Jetos.        1j.  M. 

1  O  HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  didst  lead 
^  Thy  chosen  flock  the  desert  through, 
And  from  between  the  cherubim 

Thy  mercy  and  thy  favor  show. 

2  And  though  their  sins  provoked  thee  oft, 

To  give  them  to  their  foes  a  prey, 
Yet  didst  thou,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
As  often  turn  thy  wrath  away. 

3  But  ah !  they  fill'd  the  measure  up 

Of  all  their  aggravated  guilt, 
When  on  the  hill  of  Calvary 

The  blood  of  thine  own  Son  they  spilt. 

4  And  now  for  ages  they  have  been 

Cast  out  and  banish? d  from  thy  sight, 

Wand'ring  through  all  the  earth,  as  those 

In  whom  thou  hast  no  more  delight. 

h  Yet  is  thy  word  of  promise  sure, 
That  they  shall  be  again  restor'd, 
And  with  the  gentile  church  unite 
To  worship  and  to  serve  the  Lord. 

6  Our  faith  in  expectation  wails 

To  see  that  glorious  morning  rise: 
0  bid  the  shadows  (lee  away. 
And  satisfy  our  longing  eyes. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH   OF    CHRIST.        351 
tJtJtJ  For  theological  students  or  ministers.  -t  •  M. 

1  T)  AND  of  brethren,  who  are  given 
J3  To  the  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Call'd  to  preach  the  reign  of  heaven, 

And  the  gospel  jubilee, 

Jesus  asks  us — 
"  Simon  Peter,  lov'st  thou  me  T 

2  Lord,  thou  knowest  that  we  love  thee ; 

0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more : 
Let  our  notes  of  praise  now  move  thee 
Down  upon  our  souls  to  pour 

Thy  good  Spirit, 
Then  we  all  shall  love  thee  more. 

3  When  the  sacred  page  we  ponder, 

Shine  upon  it  from  above, 
When  we  gaze  with  deepest  wonder 
On  the  bleeding  Savior's  love, 

Holy  Spirit, 
Then  our  warm  affections  move. 

4  Teach  us  all  our  high  vocation, 

Fill  us  with  the  love  of  souls, 

Spread  abroad  thy  great  salvation 

From  the  centre  to  the  poles, 

Till  the  Savior 
Sees  the  travail  of  his  soul. 

5  Grant  us  heav'nly  strength  and  blessing, 

To  be  faithful  to  the  end; 
Let  not  one,  thy  love  possessing, 
Join  at  last  th'  Iscariot  band ! 

0  the  traitor! 
Save  us,  Jesus,  from  his  end ! 

6  Sooner  may  the  rocks  and  mountains 

Fall  upon  us  from  on  high, 
And  our  life  blood's  deepest  fountains 
In  our  inmost  souls  go  dry, 

Than  betray  him 
Who  to  save  us  left  the  sky. 


352        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH   OF    CHRIST. 


)  1 1  tUhUioti  •>/  in  in  inters.  L.   JY1. 

1  TESTS,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold! 
*J    See,  Lord,  in  tender  mercy,  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold 

Till  sought  and  gather'd  in  by  thee. 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scatter'd  wide, 

In  pain  and  weariness  and  want ; 

With  no  kind  Shepherd  near,  to  guide 

The  sick  and  spiritless  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 

The  sheep-redeeming  Shepherd  art ! 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart.* 

4  In  ev'ry  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free; 
That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell, 
aHe  died  for  all  who  died  for  me." 

5  A  double  portion  from  above 

Of  thine  all-quick'ning  grace  impart : 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love 
In  ev'ry  faithful  pastor's  heart. 

tjtj  /  Ministerial  love.  L.   M. 

1  f\  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore ; 

yj  When  first  sent  forth  in  Jesus'  name, 
I  rush'd  through  ev'ry  open  door, 

And  cried  to  all,  "  Behold  the  Lamb  !" 

2  The  God  who  kills,  and  makes  alive, 

To  me  the  quick'ning  power  impart; 
Thy  grace  restore,  thy  work  revive, 
ttetouch  my  lips,  renew  my  heart. 

3  I  would  the  precious  time  redeem, 

And  longer  live  For  this  alone, 
To  spend,  and  to  be  spent  for  them 

Who  have  not  yet  my  Savior  known. 

4  My  talents,  gifts  and  graces,  Lord. 

Into  thy  blessed  hands  receive  ; 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.        353 

And  let  me  live  to  preach  thy  word, 
And  let  me  for  thy  glory  live. 

5  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  my  heart 
With  boundless  charity  divine; 
So  shall  I  all  my  strength  exert, 

And  love  them  with  a  zeal  like  thine. 

^JcJO  Winning  souls  to  Christ.  <S. 

1  TT^OULD  you  win  a  soul  to  God? 

▼  ▼      Tell  him  of  a  Savior's  blood, 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt, 
To  atone  for  all  their  guilt, 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crown'd, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drown'd; — 

3  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath ; 
#    How  he  agoniz'd  in  death; 

How  he  lives  to  intercede — 
Christ  our  Advocate  and  Head. 

4  Tell  him  it  was  sovereign  grace 
Led  thee  first  to  seek  his  face, 
Made  thee  choose  the  better  part, 
Wrought  salvation  in  thy  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiv'n — 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

OOtj         The  minister's  prayer.        P.M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  <3  HEPHERD  of  souls,  if  thou  indeed 
^  Hast  rais'd  me  up  thy  flock  to  feed, 

(Thy  meanest  servant  I.) 
0  may  I  all  thy  burdens  share, 
And  gently  in  my  bosom  bear 

The  Lambs  redeem'd  by  thee. 

2  Thy  Spirit  send  me  from  above, 
Spirit  of  meek,  long-sufT'ring  love, 


$54         KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF   CHRIST. 

Of  all  sufficient  grace ; 
Endue  me  with  thy  constant  mind, 
So  good,  so  obstinately  kind 

To  our  rebellious  race. 

3  A  faithful  steward  of  my  Lord, 
0  may  I  minister  thy  word, 

And  in  thy  footsteps  tread; 
By  ev'ry  sore  temptation  tried, 
By  sufi'  rings  fully  qualified 

Thine  ailing  flock  to  lead. 

cJ\)\7  For  a  right  reception  of  God's  word.  C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
Jt\-  Like  seed  upon  the  ground; 

0  let  the  dew  of  heav'n  descend, 
And  shed  its  influence  round. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove; 
May  it  take  root  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  grow  in  faith  and  love ! 

3  Let  not  this  life's  deceitful  cares, 

Nor  worldly  wealth  and  joy, 
Nor  scorching  beam,  nor  stormy  blast, 
The  rising  plant  destroy. 

4  Where'er  the  word  of  life  is  sown, 

A  large  increase  bestow, 
That  all  who  hear  thy  message,  Lord. 
Its  saving  pow'r  may  know. 


561 


IViti/i  r  for  ministerial  fidelity. 


L.  M. 


1  T^RAW  near,  0  Son  of  God.  draw  near, 
J--J   Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  t  appear, 

And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow. 
The  lights  of*  benighted  land. 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        355 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast, 

Their  high  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  fill'd  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them,  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word ; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now ; 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  ev'ry  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

o()2  The  lohole  armor  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  T^QXJIP  me  for  the  war, 

J-i  And  teach  my  hands  to  fight; 
My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  ev'ry  thought ; 

And  all  my  sins  remove ; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  0  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee ! 
And  let  enlighten'd  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity.1'" 

4  0  may  I  love  like  thee  ! 

In  all  thy  footsteps  tread ; 
Thou  hates  t  all  iniquity, 
But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

5  0  may  I  learn  the  art, 

With  meekness  to  reprove  ! 
And  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

fjO<0  A  pastor's  wish  for  his  people.  L.  M. 

1  1VTY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
jj/X.  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care, 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 


350        KINGDOM    AM)    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness: 
Adorn  the  gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practise  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour 

When  he,  descending  from  the  skies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honor'd  name, 

To  him  inviolably  cleave ; 
Your  all  he  purchased  by  his  blood, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge. 

Whose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you ; 
0  may  he,  at  the  Lord's  right  hand. 
Himself,  and  all  his  people  view  ! 

{JOt:  Minister1  s  farewell  charge.  C.  M. 

1  XXTHEN  pau]  was  parting  from  his  friends, 

▼  ▼      It  was  a  tearful  day: 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heav'n  the}r  meet  again  with  joy, 

Secure,  no  more  to  part ; 
Where  praises  ev'iy  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Savior's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd. 
Will  tremble  when  I  hey  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scom'd.* 

5  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 

Is  doI  their  utmost  view  ; 
0  hear  their  pray'r,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        357 
{JOfJ  At  the  ordination  of  a  minister.  L.  M. 

1  HPHUS  spake  the  Savior,  when  he  sent 
J-    His  ministers  to  preach  his  word, — 

They  through  the  world  obedient  went, 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord  : 

2  "  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name ; 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  "  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  "  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 
And  let  your  heav'n-taught  conduct  show 
That  you're  commission' cl  from  above. 

5  "Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd  ; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd, 
And  by  your  labors,  sinners  live." 

6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  Master's  will  obey .' 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward, 
Reserv'd  until  the  final  day. 

{J  00  The  gospel  ministry  from  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  T7ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

-T    Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Savior's  care. 

2  The  Savior,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose 
In  glorious  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprang  th'  apostle's  honor' d  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame; 


358       KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF   CHRIST. 

In  lowlier  form  to  bless  our  ev 

Our  pastors  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  maces  live ; 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand. 
Against  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord  their  hearts  shall  know. 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 
Pastors  and  people  sing  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 


5( 


)  I  Watching  for  s  C.  M. 


1  1 "  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
J-J  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 

Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  till  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filfd  a  Savior's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heav'nly  bliss  forego  : 
For  souls  which  must  for  over  live 
In  raptures  or  in  woe. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  shall  we  appear? 

-r)  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 
Their  own  Redeemer  see; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH   OF    CHRIST.        359 
P)()0     (872)  Ordination  prayer.  L.   M. 

1  "OEFORE  thy  throne,  Almighty  Pow'r, 
J3  Thy  servant  bends  in  dust  the  knee, 
And  waits  thy  blessing  on  this  hour 

That  binds  his  inmost  soul  to  thee. 

2  Thine  are  his  thoughts  and  passions  now, 

To  thee  are  all  his  labors  giv'n ; — 
0  hear  his  prayer — accept  his  vow  ; 
And  seal  this  solemn  deed  in  heavn. 

3  No  human  strength  can  e'er  suffice 

His  load  of  pain  and  toil  to  bear ; 
To  thine  own  breast  his  spirit  flies, 
And  humbly  leans  his  burden  there. 

4  Come  to  his  soul ; — through  all  his  pow'rs 

The  warmth  of  holy  love  diffuse  ; 
And  bathe  with  mercy's  gentlest  show'rs 
Each  work  of  duty  he  pursues. 

5  Come  to  thy  church : — in  glory  come  ; 

0 !  close  her  mourning,  captive  years  ; 
Bring  all  thine  exil'd  people  home, 
And  kindle  gladness  in  their  tears.* 

fjOty  Prayer  for  ministers.  L.  M. 

1  T7ATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Jl    Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee — 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge. 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge ; 

Their  best  endowments  are  our  gain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine  : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 


360        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore. 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow'r.* 

f)  (  \  )  A  church  seeking  a  pastor.  L.  JV1. 

1  OIIEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
£5   Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear; 
Perplex'd,  distress  d,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  comprehensive  view  surveys 

Our  wand'ring  paths,  our  trackless  ways ; 
Send  forth,  0  Lord,  thy  truth  and- light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  behold,  we  wait, 
In  suppliant  crowds  at  mercy's  gate  ; 
Our  drooping  hearts,  0  God,  sustain  : 
Shall  Israel  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  0  Lord,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 


5  Fed  by  his  care,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
A  cheerful  tribute  to  thy  praise, 
Our  children  learn  the  grateful  song, 
And  theirs  the  cheerful  notes  prolong. 

f)  /  J      (8?3)        At  the  installation  <>/ a  minister.         L.  M. 

1  "VITE  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

▼  ▼     Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Bead; 
Come  as  a  servant — so  He  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd;  guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin; 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        361 

Nourish  the  lambs  and  feed  the  sheep ; 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  watchman;  take  thy  stand 

Upon  thy  tow'r  amidst  the  sky, 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Call  us  to  fight  or  warn  to  fly. 

4  Come  as  an  angel,  hence  to  guide 

A  band  of  pilgrims  on  their  way, 
That,  safely  walking  at  thy  side, 

We  faint  not,  fail  not,  turn,  nor  stray. 

5  Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Charg'd  his  whole  counsel  to  declare; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  pray'r. 

6  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Fill'd  with  the  Spirit,  fir'd  with  love ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

tjij£  At  the  settlement  of  a  minister.  L.  M. 

1  O  HEPHERD  of  Isr'el,  thou  dost  keep 
C5  With  constant  care  thy  humble  sheep ; 
By  thee  our  faithful  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  Pastors,  to  all  thy  church  impart, 
Model'd  by  thine  own  gracious  heart, 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love, 
Men  may  attest  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful,  may  all  thy  sheep  appear : 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 

The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  thy  house ; 
Thy  saints  are  succor'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide,  deplore.* 

Q 


362        KINGDOM  AND    8HUBGB    OF    CHRIST. 

^)  /  I )      Praise  to  Qod  upon  obtaining  a  minuter,      U  M 

1  rrO  thy  groat  aame,  0  Prince  of  peace, 

1    Our  grateful  Bongs  we  raise; 

Accept,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness, 
The  tribute  of  our  praise. 

2  In  widow'd  state,  these  walls  no  more 

Their  mourning  weeds  shall  wear; 
Thy  messenger  shall  joy  restore 
And  ev'ry  loss  repair. 

3  Thy  providence,  our  souls  admire, 

With  joy  its  windings  trace  ; 
And  shout,  in  one  united  choir, 
The  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 

4  Our  happy  union,  Lord,  maintain, 

Here  let  thy  presence  dwell;  § 

And  thousands,  loos'd  from  Satan's  chain. 
Raise  from  the  brink  of  bell.** 


T     M 
BeopU'9  prayer  for  their  mwutar.  ^-  «*■- 


574 

1  \T7ITII  heav'nly  pow'r,  0  Lord,  defend 

TT      Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficieni  grace; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace: 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send. 
0  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  : 

Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

I  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  lill  his  heart; 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert; 
T!,;,t  thousands  yei  unborn  may  praise 

The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        363 
ZJ  I  tj         On  the  dangerous  illness  of  a  minister.         Ju.  JV1. 

1  f~\  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
v^  We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down : 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Avert  thy  swift  descending  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock, 
Lest  o'er  the  barren  waste  we  stray, 
To  prowling  wolves  an  easy  prey. 

3  Restore  him  sinking  to  the  grave, 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save ; 
Back  to  our  hope  and  wishes  give, 

And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

4  Yet,  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  pray'rs  and  tears  can  naught  prevail, 
Condemn'd  on  this  dark  desert  coast 
To  mourn  our  much-lov'd  leader  lost ; 

5  Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way ; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  his  bed, 

And  guide  him  through  the  dreary  shade. 

6  Around  him  may  thine  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  with  their  robes  of  heav'nly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy^  soul  to  rise, 

And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 


For  a  blessing  on  GooVs  ministers.  -P.  M 


570+ 

1  1 "  ORD  of  the  church,  we  numbly  pray 
JL^  For  those  who  guide  us  in  thy  way, 

And  speak  thy  holy  word ; 
With  love  divine  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  their  lips  with  hallow'd  fire, 

And  needful  grace  afford. 

2  Help  them  to  preach  the  truth  of  God ; 
Redemption  through  the  Savior's  blood : 

Nor  let  the  Spirit  cease 
On  all  the  church  his  gifts  to  show'r ; 
To  them,  a  messenger  of  pow'r  ; 

To  us,  of  life  and  peace. 


364        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

3  So  may  they  live  to  thee  alone ; 
Then  hear  the  welcome  word — u  Well  done  !" 

And  take  their  crown  above  : 
Enter  into  their  Master's  joy, 
And  all  eternity  employ 

In  praise,  and  bliss,  and  love. 

■>  )  i    I  Funeral  of  a  faithful  minister.  0.  M. 

1  l^AR  from  affliction,  toil  and  care, 
JL'    The  happy  soul  is  fled  ; 

The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here, 
Among  the  silent  dead. 

2  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song, 

E'en  to  his  latest  breath; 
The  truth  he  had  proclaim'd  so  long 
Was  his  support  in  death. 

3  Now  he  resides  where  Jesus  is, 

Above  this  dusky  sphere ; 
His  soul  was  ripen d  for  that  bliss, 
While  yet  he  sojourn'd  here. 

4  The  church's  loss  we  all  deplore, 

And  shed  the  falling  tear; 
Since  we  shall  see  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 

5  But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb ; 

0  may  we  ready  stand  ; 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  receive  us  home. 
To  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 


For  a  bereaved  congregation.  0.  J\l. 


578 

1  "VTOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
1  i    And  let  our  tears  be  dry: 

Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Savior  nigh  ? 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young; 

The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  elos'd, 
And  mute  the  instructive  tongue: 


KINGDOM    AXD    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.         365 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  hand  still  guides  us.  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  nature.  Lord,  are  thine, 

And  thine  the  aids  of  grace  ; 
Thine  arm  has  borne  thy  churches  up 
Through  ev'ry  rising  race. 

5  Exert  thy  sacred  influence  here ; 

Thy  mourning  servants  bless ; 
0  change  to  strains  of  cheerful  praise 
Their  accents  of  distress. 

tjitj  For  a  church  in  a  state  of  decline.  L.  M. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Zion !  from  thy  throne 
V-/   Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down  ; 

Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  pray'r — 
Thy  church  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  are  a  building  thou  hast  rais'd ; 

How  kind  thy  hand,  that  hand  be  prais'd  : 

Yet  all  to  utter  ruin  falls 

If  thou  forsake  our  tott'rin°;  walls. 

3  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  pray'r  and  praise, — 

When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  heavn  on  earth. 

4  But  now  the  ways  of  Zion  mourn, 
Her  gates  neglected  and  forlorn : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 
And  many  number  d  with  the  dead. 

5  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes ; 
Though  earth  and  hell  thy  church  assail, 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

6  Near  to  each  other  and  to  thee, 
Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity ; 

0  pour  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  all  our  num'rous  wants  supply. 


KINGDOM    AM)    OHUROB    OF    CHRIST. 

7  0  show  that  in  our  low  estate 
No  blessing  for  us  is  too  great  ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 
0  Founder,  Patron,  bounteous  Lord ! 

580        Prayer  for  a  revival.       P.  M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  O  AVIOR,  visit  thy  plantation,  _ 
^  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again  : 

Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

Ev'ry  plant  should  droop  and  die :  Lord,  &c. 

3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Ev'ry  part  look'd  gay  and  green  : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, — 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen !      Lord,  &c. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, — 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee.     Lord,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

FilFd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 

Bright  examples  to  our  youth !     Lord,  &e. 

G  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted. 
We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 
Some,  alas!    we  fear  arc  blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show.     Lord,  &e. 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant ! — 


pi: 

Cover Yl  thick  with  blossoms  stood 
But  thev  cause  us  grief  at  present  ; 
'If 


Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  hud.  Lord,&c. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        367 

8  Dearest  Savior,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again! 
0 !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 

Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain.       Lord,  &c. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  pray'rs ; 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  &c. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee ! 


Wheat  and  tares.  L.  M. 


581 

1  HPHOUGH  in  the  earthly  church  below 
A    The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow, 

Jesus  ere  long  will  weed  the  crop, 
And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 
To  recollect  their  stations  here? 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew, 
How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew? 

3  Oh !  this  will  aggravate  their  case  ! 
'They  perish  under  means  of  grace  : 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet, — 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat, 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-searching  eyes 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 

5  But  though  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long; 

In  harvest,  when  he  saves  his  own, 
The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown. 


368        KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

582  \  entreated  for  Zwn*  &•  ^. 

For  a  day  of  Public  Humiliation,  or  a  Day  of  Prayer  for  the 
Revival  of  Religion. 

1  TNDULGENT  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
J-  And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries, 

Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear? 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest, 

Till  Zion's  mould'ring  walls  thou  raise? 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confess'd, 
And  make  Jerusalem  a  praise? 

3  Look  down,  0  God,  with  pitying  eye, 

And  view  the  desolation  round ; 
See  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie, 
And  hurl  their  idols  to  the  ground. 

4  Lord,  let  the  gospel  trumpet  blow, 

And  call  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Savior  know, 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

5  Let  Babylon's  proud  altars  shake, 

And  light  invade  her  darkest  gloom; 
The  yoke  of  iron  bondage  break, 
The  yoke  of  Satan  and  of  Rome. 

6  On  ev'ry  soul  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heav'nly  dew  in  copious  show'rs, 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend. 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours.::: 

J)q^)  Joy  in  heaven. 

1  f\  HOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
\J  When  but  one  sinner  (urns, 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 

His  sins  and  errors  mourns. 

2  Ptefts'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heavn  is  filTd  with  joy. 


C.  M 


KINGDOM   AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        3G9 

3  Well  pleas'd,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire : 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 


TJie  conversion  of  sinners.  0.  JxL. 


584 

1  iHONVINC'D  of  sin,  men  now  begin 
v_^   To  call  upon  the  Lord; 
Trembling,  they  pray,  and  mourn  the  day 

In  which  they  scorn'd  his  word. 

2  Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God's  holy  name ; 
While  older  saints  leave  their  complaints, 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

3  God's  chariot  rolls,  and  frights  the  souls 

Of  those  who  hate  the  truth : 
And  saints  in  pray'r,  cry  "Lord,  draw  near, 
Have  mercy  on  the  youth : — 

4  "From  this  glad  hour  exert  thy  pow'r, 

And  melt  each  stubborn  heart; 
In  those  that  bleed  let  love  succeed, 
And  holy  joys  impart." 

5  Come,  sinners,  all,  hear  now  God's  call, 

And  pray  with  one  accord : 
Saints,  raise  your  songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  hail  th'  approaching  Lord. 

585  The  church  revived.  P.M.    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  (^iN  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
^J  Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands; 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

q2  24 


370        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    ( 'II  HIST. 

2  lias  thy  night  heen  long  and  mournful, 

All  thy  friends  unfaithful  prov'd? 

Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmov'd? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  belov'd. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ! 

He  himself  appears  thy  friend : 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee! 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end. 

Great  deliv'rance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Savior,  shall  defend  thee, 
Peace  and  joy  are  come  at  last; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

58()     Refreshing  from  on  high.     P.  M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  1VTOW  we  hail  the  happy  dawning 
-J- ^    Of  the  gospel's  glorious  light, 
May  it  take  the  wings  of  morning, 

And  dispel  the  shades  of  night; 

Blessed  Savior, 
Let  our  eyes  behold  the  sight. 

2  Where,  amid  the  desert  dreary, 

Plant,  nor  shrub,  nor  flow'ret  grows, 
There  refresh  the  wand'rer  weary, 
With  the  sight  of  Sharon's  Rose, 

And  its  beauties 
To  the  longing  eye  disclose. * 

3  0,  let  all  the  world  adore  thee — 

Universal  be  thy  feme; 
Kings  and  subjects  I'm  11  before  thee, 
And  extol  thy  matchless  name; 

All  ascribing 
Endless  praises  to  the  Lamb. 


KINGDOM   AND   CHURCH   OF    CHRIST.        371 

587  Day  dawning.  P.  M.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  "VTES!  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking; 

JL    Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand : 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  his  word  in  ev'ry  land : 

"When  he  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season; 

Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray : 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day : 

At  his  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  flee  away. 

3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God,  the  Savior,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad; 

Ev'ry  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand, 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious 

Through  the  world  in  ev'ry  land, 

And  the  idols 
Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 

fJOO  Revival  prayed  for.  0.  M. 

1  IDLEST  Jesus,  come  thou  gently  down, 
-D  And  fill  this  hallow'd  place ; 

0  make  thy  glorious  goings  known, 
Diffuse  around  thy  grace. 

2  Shine,  dearest  Lord,  from  realms  of  day, 

Disperse  the  gloom  of  night; 
Chase  all  our  clouds  and  doubts  away, 
And  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

3  Behold,  and  pity  from  above, 

Our  cold  and  languid  frame; 


372        KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

0  shed  abroad  thy  quick'ning  love, 
And  glorify  thy  name. 

4  All  glorious  Savior,  source  of  grace, 

To  thee  we  raise  our  cry : 
Unveil  the  beauties  of  thy  face 
To  ev'ry  waiting  eye. 

5  Revive,  0  God,  desponding  saints, 

Who  languish,  droop  and  sigh ; 
Refresh  the  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
Fill  mourning  hearts  with  joy. 

6  Make  known  thy  power,  victorious  King, 

Subdue  each  stubborn  will; 
Then  sov'reign  grace  we'll  join  to  sing 
On  Zion's  sacred  hill. 

AT    THE    ADMISSION    OF    NEW    MEMBERS. 

zJkJi/  Admitting  a  member.  L.   M. 

1  "DROTHER  in  Christ,  and  well  belov'd, 
-D   To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear. 
Enter,  and  show  thyself  approv'd  ; 

Enter,  and  find  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth! — lo,  the  right  hand 

Of  fellowship  to  thee  we  give! 
With  open  arms  and  hearts  wTe  stand, 
And  thee  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  Say,  is  thy  heart  resolv'd  as  ours  ? 

Then  let  it  burn  with  sacred  love, 
Then  let  it  taste  the  heav  nly  pow'rs, 
Partaker  of  the  joys  above. 

4  Jesus,  attend,  thyself  reveal, — 

Are  we  not  met  in  thy  great  name? 
Thee  in  our  midst  we  wait  to  feel, 
We  wait  to  catch  the  heav'nly  (lame. 

5  Our  fellowship  on  earth  below 

With  thee,  and  with  the  Father  is; 
In  thee  eternal  life  we  know. 
And  heav'n's  unutterable  bliss. 


KINGDOM    AND    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        373 

6  In  part  we  only  know  thee  here, 
But  wait  thy  coming  from  above ; 
And  we  shall  then  behold  thee  near, 
And  then  shall  all  be  lost  in  love. 

fjt/v/  First  communion  or  confirmation.  Li.  M. 

1  1 "  ORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

-Ld  Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine; 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  thee  beyond  recall; 
Accept  thine  own,  so  long  withheld — 
Accept  what  I  so  freely  yield ! 

3  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransom'd  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live — thine  would  I  die — 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal, 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

5  Be  thou  the  witness  of  my  vow — 
Angels  and  men  attest  it  too, 
That  to  thy  board  I  now  repair, 
And  seal  the  sacred  contract  there. 

6  Here  at  thy  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

7  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  assistance  can  extend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  will  depend. 

cJ*/_L  On  admission  of  new  members.  Li.  M. 

1  T\^"ELCOME,  thou  well-belov'd  of  God, 
▼  ▼     Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeem' d  by  blood; 
Welcome  with  us  thy  hand  to  join 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 


374        KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH   OF   CHRIST. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace: 
We're  trav'ling  to  a  blissful  place ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way, 
Conduct  thee  on  from  day  to  day. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  and  patient  bear, 
It  shall  be  light  and  easy  here : 
Soon  shalt  thou  sit  with  Jesus  down, 
And  wrear  an  everlasting  crown. 

tj*J  Jj  Welcome  to  young  converts.  Ju.  M. 

1  T\^ELCOME,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heav'n, 

▼  ▼     To  this  rich  gospel  feast  of  love — 
This  pledge  is  but  the  prelude  giv'n 
To  that  immortal  feast  above. 

2  How  great  the  blessing,  thus  to  meet 

Around  the  sacramental  board, 
And  hold,  by  faith,  communion  sweet 
With  Christ  our  dear  and  common  Lord. 

3  And  if  so  sweet  this  feast  below, 

What  will  it  be  to  meet  above, 
Where  all  we  see,  and  feel,  and  know, 
Are  fruits  of  everlasting  love? 

4  Soon  shall  we  tune  the  heav'nly  lyre, 

While  list'ning  worlds  the  song  approve, 
Eternity  itself  expire 

Ere  we  exhaust  the  theme  of  love. 


FOR   ELECTION    OF    CHURCII    OFFICERS. 

At  (i  choice  of  church  officers.  L.  JV1 

SION'S  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 
And  hail  (ho  grace  thy  church  enjoys; 
Her  holy  officers  are  thine, 

With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice, 
Of  such  whose  gen'rous.  prudent  zeal 
Shall  make  thy  favor  d  ways  rejoice. * 


'O 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        375 

3  When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 

May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd ; 
While  patience,  sympathy  and  joy 

Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound. 

4  By  purest  love  to  Christ  and  truth, 

0  may  they  win  a  good  degree 
Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 

And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee. 

5  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd, 

The  work  of  love  is  fully  done, 
Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 

ON  LAYING  THE  CORNER  STONE  OF  A  CHURCH. 

fjfJ^C  A  blessing  implored.  L.  M. 

1  TTERE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 

JCX  We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee ; 
0  choose  it  for  thy  fix'd  abode, 
And  guard  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou  in  heav'n,  thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  pow'r  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  winders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  their  heav'nly  King, 
Let  heav'n,  wTith  earth,  the  strain  prolong ; 
Hosanna !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  ev'ry  heart; 
In  ev'ry  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 


37G        KINGDOM    AXD    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

?)fJij  On  opening  a  new  piaa  of  worship.  T*.  M. 

1  \  ND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
■±±-  On  earth  establish  his  abode  ; 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  his  own? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

3  Our  Father's  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Which  guards  our  house  of  pray'r  in  peace, 
That  no  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  the  worshippers  with  dread. 

4  These  walls  wTe  to  thy  honor  raise : 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

5  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here ! 


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Ood  invited  to  dweU  in  his-  church.  I  .  M. 


1  TN  sweet,  exalted  strains 

A  The  King  of  glory  praise  : 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days. 
He  with  a  nod  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  and  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  Then,  King  of  glory  !  come, 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thine  own  ; 
Within  this  house.  ()  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 


KINGDOM    AND   CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.  377 

And  grateful  praise  ascend 
All  fragrant  to  the  skies. 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  the  jo}rs  of  heav'n  around. 

4  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love ; 
And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above ; 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 

5  In  peace  here  may  our  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polish'd  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days  ; 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 
While  churches  stand  and  saints  adore. 

t)\j  i  On  opening  a  place  of  worship.  0.  M. 

1  T^EAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 
JLJ  Thy  presence  now  display  ; 

As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  pray'r, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humbled  mind  bestow; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow ! 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 


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6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace. 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 


PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS   AND   CIRCUM- 
STANCES. 

fJ^/Q  The  seasons  ordered  by  God.  L.  M. 

1  ri  REAT  God,  at  whose  all-pow'rful  call 
vJT  At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame ! 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 

The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

From  winter  storms  recover'd,  rise ; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
Fresh  op'ning  to  our  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  0  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  drest ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flow'r.  and  tree, 
Thy  blooming  glories  shine  confest ! 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming  reigns  the  sun, 

And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys; 
And,  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 

From  thee  derives  his  quick'ning  rays.* 

5  Indulgent  God  !  from  ev'ry  part 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow  ; 
We  see,  we  taste ; — let  ev'ry  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 

,)*/,;  TMe  seasons  crowned  with  goodness.  h.  JV1. 

1   INTERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy  ! 

1  A  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear 

To  hail  thee  sov'reign  of  the  year. 

'2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole! 


AXD    CIRCUMSTANCES:  379 

The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  load  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coast,  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


600 


Jesus  seen  in  the  seasons.        ±.  M.       i .  i  .  i  .  I  . 


1  TVTINTER  has  a  joy  for  me, 

▼  ▼     While  the  Savior's  charms  I  read ; 
Lowly,  meek,  from  blemish  free, 
In  the  snow-drop's  pensive  head. 

2  Spring  returns,  and  brings  along 

Life-invigorating  suns ; 
Hark  !  the  turtle's  plaintive  song 
Seems  to  speak  his  dying  groans ! 

3  Summer  has  a  thousand  charms 

All  expressive  of  his  worth ; 
'Tis  his  sun  that  lights  and  warms, 
His  the  air  that  cools  the  earth. 

4  What,  has  autumn  left  to  say 

Nothing  of  a  Savior's  grace  ? 
Yes,  the  beams  of  milder  day 
Tell  me  of  his  smiling  face. 


601 


380  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

5  Light  appears  with  early  dawn, 

While  the  sun  makes  haste  to  rise; 
See  his  bleeding  'beauties  dawn 
On  the  blushes  of  the  skies. 

6  Ev 'ning  with  a  silent  pace, 

Slowly  moving  in  the  west, 
Shows  an  emblem  of  his  grace, 
Points  to  an  eternal  rest. 

Spring.  C.  M. 

1  T^KEN  verdure  clothes  the  fertile  vale, 

*  ▼     And  blossoms  deck  the  spray, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  ev'ry  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day ! 

2  Hark  !  how  the  feather'd  warblers  sing ! 

'Tis  nature's  cheerful  voice ; 
Soft  music  hails  the  lovely  spring, 
And  woods  and  fields  rejoice. 

3  0  God  of  nature  and  of  grace, 

Thy  heav'nly  gifts  impart ; 
Then  shall  my  meditation  trace 
Spring,  blooming  in  my  heart. 

4  Inspir'd  to  praise,  I  then  shall  join 

Glad  nature's  cheerful  song, 
And  love  and  gratitude  divine 
Attune  my  joyful  tongue. 

The  spring  improved.  C  M. 

1  T>EHOLD  !  long  wish'd-for  spring  has  come, 
J3   How  alter'd  is  the  scene! 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array 'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clust'ring  flow'rs 

Beauteous  around  us  spring; 
The  birds,  with  joint  harmonious  powers, 

Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But  ah,  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with  Bin  and  aoubt; 


602 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  381 

I  feel  'tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  0  would  my  Savior,  from  on  high, 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes ; 
0  make  nrv  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose ! 

OV/O  Summer — a  harvest  hymn.  0.  M. 

1  HPO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
-L    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 

The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleas'd,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

0\J  jT  Threatening  drought.  C  M. 

1  HPHE  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command, 
J-    Leads  forth  the  smiling  year ; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  blooming  flow'rs, 
T'  adorn  her  reign,  appear. 


382  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

2  But  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 

Blast  all  the  promised  joy, 
And  elements  await  thy  nod 
To  bless  or  to  destro}r. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round, 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God, 

Now  darts  destructive  fires ; 
Hills,   plains    and    vales,   are    parch'd    with 
drought, 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

5  Like  burnish'd  brass,  the  heav'n  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  earth  becomes  a  joyless  waste 

And  into  iron  turns. 
Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 

And  show'rs  of  mercy  send  ! 

605  Autumn.  L.  M. 

1  /^1  BEAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
^JT  And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year; 
As  time,  with  rapid  pinions  flies, 

May  ev'ry  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favor  crown'd  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays ; 
No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  veil'd, 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assail'd. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  rolfd, 
And  fill'd  our  fields  with  waving  gold ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stor'd! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord  ? 

1  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  gracfe  : 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  low 'r ! 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  383 

5  Prepare  us.  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love  ! 


Winter.  C.  M. 


606 

1  O  TERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
£5  Encircling  nature  round; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
So  late  with  verdure  crown'd ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  when  mental  winter  reigns 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confin'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  0  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

The  soul-reviving  ray ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  chills  no  more. 


A  hymn  for  New  Year.  L.  M. 


607 

1  p  REAT  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
VJT  By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows — 

Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 


384  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

•i  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 
Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  Jiopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


Dependence  on  God.  -L.  M. 


608 

1  f^  OD  of  our  lives !  thy  constant  care 

VJT  With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  }rear ; 
These  lives,  so  frail,  dost  thou  prolong, 
And  wake  anew  our  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since,  from  this  day,  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  course  has  run ! 

3  We  yet  survive :  but  who  can  sa}', 

Or  through  the  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

I  shall  retain  my  vital  breath, 

Thus  far  at  least  in  league  with  death  ? 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  ! 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  the  soul's  abode  : 
We  hold  our  lives  from  thee  alone, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  we  all  our  pow'rs  resign ; 
Make  us  mid  own  us  still  as  tnine: 
Then  shall  we  smile,  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  385 


6  Thy  children,  eager  to  be  gone, 
Bid  time's  impetuous  tide  roll  on, 
And  land  them  on  that  blooming  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more. 

OU  i)  Tke  barren  jig-tree.  L.  M. 

1  f^  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 

vT  The  thankful  heart,  the  grateful  song; 
Touch'd  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  Thou  hast  preserv'd  my  fleeting  breath, 
And  chas'd  the  gloomy  shades  of  death ; 
The  venom'd  arrows  vainly  fly, 

When  God  our  great  Deliv'rer's  nigh. 

3  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care? 
Why  does  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumb'rer  of  the  ground, 

On  which  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found? 

4  Still  may  the  barren  fig-tree  stand ! 
And,  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit  afford, 
Meet  tribute  to  its  bounteous  Lord. 

5  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  my  breath 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death ; 
My  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong, 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 

610  New  Year's  day.  P.M.      6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  rpHE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
J-    The  God  of  ages  praise ! 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high, 

Ancient  of  endless  days ; 
Who  lengthens  out  for  trial  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither'd  trees, 

We  cumber'd  long  the  ground; 
No  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found; 

R  25 


386  PARTICULAB    OGGASBOBS 

Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare 
Another,  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word 

To  cut  the  fig-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  our  Lord 

Cried,  "  Let  it  still  alone :" 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

4  Jesus,  thy  speaking  blood 

From  God  obtain'd  the  grace, 
Who  therefore  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  space : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And  lo,  we  see  another  year ! 

5  Then  dig  about  our  root, 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 
And  let  our  gracious  fruit 

To  thy  great  praise  abound; 
0  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 


Oil 


A  morning  song.  -P.  M.  b.b.O.o.o.6. 


1  /^NCE  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day, 
\J  And  to  my  God  my  soul  would  pay 

Its  tributary  lays : 
0  may  the  life  preserv'd  by  thee, 
With  all  its  pow'rs  and  blessings,  be 

Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Israel's  great  Keeper,  King  of  kings, 

My  weary  head  found  rest: 
No  dire  alarms  or  racking  pains, 
Devouring  flames,  or  galling  chains, 

Disturb'd  my  peaceful  breast. 

3  How  many,  since  I  laid  me  down, 
Have  launch'd  into  a  world  unknown, 

To  meet  a  dreadful  doom ! 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  387 

While  some  on  wat'ry  billows  tost, 

Or  wand'ring  on  an  unknown  coast, 

Have  sigh'd  in  vain  for  home. 

4  But  I  am  spar'd  to  see  thy  face, 
A  monument  of  saving  grace, 

And  live  to  praise  thy  name : 
Still  be  thou  near,  my  gracious  Lord, 
To  keep  and  guide,  and  by  thy  word 

Peace  to  my  soul  proclaim. 

5  Let  me  enjoy  thy  presence  here, 
In  ev'ry  storm  my  heart  to  cheer, 

Till  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  never  come, 
Till  at  my  blest  eternal  home 

I  wake  in  sweet  surprise. 

612      mI^'.MvW^      L.M. 

1  1VTY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
Itx   Thy  gifts  are  ev'ry  ev'ning  new, 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 

Gently  descend  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sov'reign  word  restores  the  light,  ■ 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  pow'rs. 

3  I  yield  myself  to  thy  command, 

To  thee  devote  my  nights  and  days; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  hymns  of  praise. 

OxO  A  morning  hymn.  L.  M. 

1  i^i  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
^T  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies; 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 


388  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

And  without  weariness  or  rest, 

Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 

3  0  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on  and  keep  my  heav'nly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 

If  God  my  sun  should  disappear, 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze 
To  follow  ev'ry  wand'ring  star. 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlight'ning  our  beclouded  eyes; 
Thy  threat'ning  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compar'd  with  this. 


A  morning  song.  Ju.  M. 


614 

1  /~\NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
yj  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes, 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heav'n  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame, 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise: 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wratn  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delay s.:;: 

4  A  thousand  wretched  souls  arc  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun. 
And  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  momenta  run. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  389 

Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light, 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline 

And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 


615 


Hymn  for  morning  and  evening.  0.  M. 


1  TTOSANNAH  with  a  cheerful  sound 
-CI  To  God's  upholding  hand ! 

Ten  thousand  snares  our  path  surround 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  How  wondrous  is  that  mighty  pow'r 

Which  form'd  us  with  a  word ! 
And  ev'ry  day,  and  ev'ry  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  ev'ning  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  mercy  guards  the  room ; 
We  wake  and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

•4  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure 
That  we  shall  end  the  day; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door 
To  take  our  lives  away. 

5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe  at  night 


Beneath  his  shelt'ring  wings. 


616 


Praise  to  God  in  the  morning.  G.  M. 


LORD  of  my  life !  0  may  thy  praise 
Employ  my  noblest  pow'rs, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days 
And  fills  the  circling  hours ! 

Preserv'd  by  thine  Almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 

And  see  returning  light. 


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3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 
In  gentle  sleep  I  clos'd  mine  eyes 
And  undisturb'd  repose. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay, 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  0  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend ; 
From  ev'ry  trespass,  ev'ry  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll. 

And  guide  my  future  days; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

OJ.  I  The  morning  emblematic  of  eternal  day.        Li.  M. 

1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 

A  I  safely  pass'd  the  silent  night; 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour, 

Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be: 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  pow'r, 
And  springs," my  guardian  God!  to  thee. 

3  0  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doom'd  to  tread; 

And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze, 

Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend, 

A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress; 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 

Thy  goodness  still  delighl  t<>  Mess. 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away. 

Thai  deeper  Bleep  shall  leave  mine  eyes: 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day; 
Thy  love,  the  raptures  of  the  skies. 


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AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  391 


A  morning  song.  S.  M. 


1  O  EE  how  the  rising  sun 

£5  Pursues  his  shining  way, 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  ev'ry  bright'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heav'nly  parent  sing, 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak,  defenceless  frame: 
But  whence  these  favors,  Lord,  to  me, 
So  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  0  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 
This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Savior,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice ; 
By  thee  perium'd,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  0  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  blessed  presence  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

0_I_*y  God's  goodness  morning  and  evening.  U.  M. 

1  ri  REAT  God !  my  early  vows  to  thee 
VJT  With  gratitude  I'll  bring, 

And  at  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 

2  Thou  round  the  heav'nly  arch  doth  draw 

A  dark  and  sable  veil, 


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And  all  the  beauties  of  the  world 
From  mortal  eyes  conceal. 

3  Again  the  sky  with  golden  beams 

Thy  skilful  hands  adorn, 
And  paint  with  cheerful  splendor  gay 
The  fair  ascending  morn. 

4  And  as  the  gloomy  night  returns, 

Or  smiling  day  renews, 
Thy  constant  goodness  still  my  soul 
With  benefits  pursues. 

5  For  this  will  I  my  vows  to  thee 

With  ev'ning  incense  bring ; 
And  at  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 

\)^\J         Morning  prayer  for  divine  protection.  C  M. 

1  rpO  thee,  let  my  first  off 'rings  rise, 
A    Whose  sun  creates  my  day; 
Swift  as  the  gladd'ning  influence  flies, 

And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh, 

So  oft  vouchsaf 'd  before ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 

3  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 

For  which,  resign'd,  I  pray, 
Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart 
That,  without  guilt,  is  gay. 

4  Affliction  shouldst  thou  please  to  send, 

As  sin's  or  folly's  cure, 
Patient  to  gain  that  blessed  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 

5  Be  this  and  ev'ry  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  pas!  : 
That,  from  the  whale  of  life's  survey, 
I  may  find  pearc  .it  last. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  393 

0>^X  Resolutions  in  the  morning.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
-^\.  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  on  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine, 
Let  thy  own  light  to  others  shine ; 
Reflect  all  heav'n's  propitious  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

3  Lord !  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say ; 

That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me,  while  I  slept ! 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  snail  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

O^Z  Morning.  S.  M. 

1  "V\7~E  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

▼  ▼     0  Day-star  from  on  high ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  0  let  thine  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 
Which  shade  the  universe  ! 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  0  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day ; 


394  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

May  Jesus'  blood,  like  morning  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past; 
And  live  this  short,  revolving  day, 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

6  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  one  in  three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

O^O  Morning  prayer.  I.  M.       (.7.1.1. 

1  TVTOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 
-i- ^    Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  thine  to-day — 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  cleanse  my  sight, 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

Help  me  labor,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound ; 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  me  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  past, 
0  !  receive  me  then  at  last! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

()24:  The  Lorffis  day.  L.  M, 

1  A  NOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
ii-  Another  Sabbath  is  begun: 

R  (3 turn,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  ; 
Provides  an  antepasl  of  heav'n. 

Amd  gives  this  day  the  food  of  sev'n. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  395 

3  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heav'n  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none,  but  he  who  feels  it,  knows. 

4  With  joy,  great  God  !  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new ; 
With  praise  we  think  of  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away : 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

()25  The  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

1  /^kUR  Sabbaths  come  so  welcome  on, 
VJ'  We  wish  them  to  remain  awhile, 
But  soon,  alas  !  their  joys  are  gone, 

And  scarce  "bequeath  a  parting  smile." 

2  Full  many  are  the  hours  of  grief, 

Allotted  to  the  sons  of  men, 
Our  Sabbaths  bring  a  short  relief, 
Yet  leave  us  but  to  mourn  again. 

3  Ye  peaceful  days  !  and  thou  blest  sun ! 

Why  roll  ye  in  such  haste  away  ? 
Ye  happy  hours !  why  flow  ye  on 
So  fast  towards  eternity  ? 

4  0!  if  ye  bring  an  endless  day, 

Speed  fast  along,  nor  ever  cease  ; 
We'll  gladly  feel  your  joys  decay, 
In  perfect  and  enduring  bliss. 

0^0  Lord's  day  morning.  C  M. 

1  f\$  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose 
v_/   Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  !• 

He  dies  to  vanquish  all  my  foes, 
And  lives  again  to  save. 

2  This  is  the  day  for  holy  rest, 

Yet  clouds  will  gather  soon, 


396  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Except  my  Lord  become  my  guest, 
And  put  my  harp  in  tune. 

3  No  heav'nly  fire  my  heart  can  raise, 

Without  the  Spirit's  aid  ; 
His  breath  must  kindle  pray'r  and  praise, 
Or  I  am  cold  and  dead. 

4  On  all  the  flocks  thy  Spirit  pour, 

And  saving  health  convey ; 
A  sweet,  refreshing  Sunday  show'r 
Will  make  them  sing  and  pray. 

5  Direct  thy  shepherds  how  to  feed 

The  flocks  of  thine  own  choice; 
Give  savor  to  the  heav'nly  bread, 
And  bid  the  folds  rejoice. 

\)^  i  Sabbath  morning.  CM. 

1  /^OME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep, 
v_7   On  this  sweet  day  of  rest; 

0  bless  this  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  a  heav'nly  rest. 

2  Welcome,  and  precious  to  my  soul 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love  ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep 
When  I  shall  rest  above ! 

3  I  come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 
Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace  ; 


Here,  in  thine  own 


I  wait  to  see 


wn  appointed  way, 
thy  face. 


4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  wThich  my  Lord  I've  seen ; 
And  oft,  when  feasting  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  0  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears, 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found, 
I'll  clasp  my  Savior  in  my  arms, 
And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  397 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour 
When  from  this  clay  undrest, 
I  shall  be  cloth'd  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blest. 

628  Sabbath  morning.  P.M.       7.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  O  AFELY  through  another  week, 
£5  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best; 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest ! 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face — 

Take  away  our  sins  and  shame : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we're  come,  thy  name  to  praise; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

Confidence  in  God  at  evening.  L.  M. 

1  rPHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on ; 

J-    Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  my  days : 
And  ev'ry  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 


398  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

And  strength  supplies  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  of  my  head : 
His  ever  watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

0  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 


630 


An  evening  hymn.  Ju.  M. 


1     A  NOTHER  fleeting  day  has  gone, 
-^jl  Slow  o'er  the  wTest  the  shadows  rise, 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 


2  Another  fleeting  day  has  gone, 

Swept  from  the  records  of  the  year  ; 
And  still  with  each  successive  sun, 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

3  Another  fleeting  day  has  gone, 

To  tell  thy  secrets,  0  my  soul ; 
Faithful  before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Thy  slightest  folly  'twill  enrol. 

4  Another  fleeting  day  has  gone, 

To  join  the  fugitives  before  : 
And  1,  when  life  s  employ  is  done, 
Shall  sleep,  to  wake  in  time  no  more. 

5  Another  fleetinir  day  has  gone, 

And  soon  a  fairer  day  snail  rise ; 
A  day  whose  never-setting  sun 

Shall  pour  his  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

0  Another  fleeting  day  has  gone, 

Id  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul; 
Bend — bond  before  his  awful  throne, 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  ev'ning  roll ! 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  399 

0O_L  Evening  hymn.  L.  M. 

1  ri  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
vJ  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  Lord,  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care ; 

'Tis  heav'n  on  earth,  'tis  heav'n  above, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  love. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


Evening  hymn.  P.  M.       i.i.1.1. 

1  fAMNIPRESENT  God,  whose  aid 
yj  No  one  ever  ask'd  in  vain, 

Be  this  night  about  my  bed, 
Ev'ry  evil  thought  restrain. 

2  Lay  thy  hand  upon  my  soul, 

God  of  mine  unguarded  hours  ! 
All  mine  enemies  control, 

Hell  and  earth,  and  nature's  pow'rs ! 

3  Loose  me  from  the  chains  of  sense, 

Set  me  from  the  body  free  : 
Draw  with  stronger  influence 
My  unfetter'd  soul  to  thee. 

4  In  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal, 

Fill  me  with  a  sweet  surprise ; 
Let  me  thee,  when  waking,  feel, 
Let  me  in  thine  image  rise. 


400  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

OOO  Evening  prayer.  C.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
yj  And  we,  a  lonely  band, 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  lend  a  list'ning  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  0  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 

And  let  contention  cease ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  ev'ry  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 


634 


Evening.  C.  M. 


1  TNDULGENT  Father,  by  whose  care 
A  I've  pass'd  another  day, 

Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  thy  face ; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  thy  love  ; 
And  ev'ry  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  my  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 

Let  me  to  heav'n  and  glory  rise, 
T'  enjoy  thy  smiling  face. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  401 

(J Of)  Thoughts  upon  retiring.  S.  M. 

1  rpHE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
JL    The  ev'ning  shades  appear, 
0  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 

The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  I  lay  my  garments  by, 

Upon  my  bed  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  remove  me  hence 
And  leave  my  soul  undrest. 

3  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  : 

5  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  I  may  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

UOU  Thoughts  of  death  at  night.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  W^HAT  if  death  my  sleep  invade  ? 

▼  ▼     Should  I  be  of  death  afraid  ? 
Whilst  encircled  by  thine  arm, 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harm. 

2  What  if  beams  of  op'ning  day 
Shine  around  my  breathless  clay  ? 
Brighter  visions  from  on  high     ■ 
Shall  regale  my  mental  eye. 

3  Tender  friends  awhile  may  mourn 
Me  from  their  embraces  torn ; 
Dearer,  better  friends  I  have 

In  the  realms  beyond  the  grave. 

4  See  the  guardian-angels  nigh 
Wait  to  waft  my  soul  on  high ! 

2G 


402  PAKTKTI.AR    OCCASIONS 

See  the  golden  gates  display'd  ! 
See  the  crown  to  grace  my  head ! 

5  See  a  flood  of  sacred  light. 

Which  no  more  shall  yield  to  night ! 
Transitoiy  world,  farewell! 
Jesus  calls  with  him  to  dwell ! 

6  With  thy  heav'nly  presence  blest, 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest : 
Welcome  sleep  or  death  to  me, 
Still  secure,  for  still  with  thee. 


037 


Evening  hymn.  CM. 


1  "TVTOW  from  the' altar  of  our  hearts 
-i- ^    Let  incense  flames  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  our  love,  awake,  our  joy  ; 

Awake,  our  hearts  and  tongue  : 
Sleep  not  when  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require ; 
Till  wre  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

5  Lord  of  our  time,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score, 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 

()^jq  Lord?*  day  evening.  CM. 

1  "VVTIIEN,  0  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 
▼  ▼     Behold  thee  all  serene; 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  403 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  pray'rs. 

3  Release  my  soul  from  ev'ry  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led ; 

And  pardon  thy  repenting  child 

For  whom  the  Savior  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  0  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  thee ; 
Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 
And  give  thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  Spirit,  0  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  Sabbaths  without  end. 

OOl/  Lord's  day  evening.  L.  M. 

1  1 "  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
J-J  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee; 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray ! 
They  hear  of  heav'n,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heav'n  below : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  0  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine; 

That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

OtcVJ  An  evening  song.  0.  M. 

1  nPvREAD  Sov'reign,  let  mine  ev'ning  song 
-LJ  Like  holy  incense  rise ! 
Assist  the  off 'rings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 


404  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard. 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercies  stood  prepar'd. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass'd  me  around, 
But  0!  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found. 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

04fc_l.  Midnight  thoughts  recollect^!.  C  M. 

1  ^rPWAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

J-    I  thought  upon  thy  pow'r; 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed, 

My  soul  arose  on  high : 
"My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 
"Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirit  labors  up  thy  hill, 

*And  climbs  the  heav'nly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
While  1  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 

My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  405 

04tw  Evening  prayer.  C.  M. 

1  1 "  ORD !  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray, 
JL^  I  am  for  ever  thine : 

I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 

From  cares  and  bus'ness  free, 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  ev'ning  sacrifice ; 

And,  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace, 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep ! 

643  A  birth-day  hymn.  P.M.    6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  ri  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee 
vJT  My  cheerful  soul  I  raise; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 

And  still  prolongs  my  days : 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return, 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

2  Though  but  a  child  of  earth, 

I  glorify  thy  name, 
From  whom  alone  my  birth 

And  all  my  blessing  came; 
Creating  and  preserving  grace 
Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 

3  My  soul,  and  all  its  pow'rs, 

Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be, 
All,  all  my  happy  hours 

I  consecrate  to  thee;  • 

Whate'er  I  have,  whate'er  I  am, 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  name. 


406  PARTICULAR   OCCASION- 

4  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 
To  thee  0  let  me  live, 
To  thee  my  ev'rv  breath 

In  thanks  and  blessings  give ; 
Me  to  thine  image  now  restore, 
And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 


644 


A  birth-day  hymn.  P.  M.      7s. 


1  ir  MINE  Ebenezer  raise 

JL  To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own 
Hitherto  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not; 
This  should  set  my  heart  at  rest — 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign; 
Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine ; 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me,  Savior,  by  thy  pow'r, 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour; 
Let  thine  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare. 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  daya 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  tny  will  I  leave  the  rest, 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request, 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

0  jt{)  .1  wedding  hymn.  C  M. 

1  ^INCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
^•To  grace  a  marriage  feast;, 

0  Lord,  we  ask  lliv  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  407 

2  Upon  the  wedded  pair  look  down. 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown. 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow. 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  pray'r  and  faith  and  hope; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here 

0  make  thy  face  to  shine; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

()4()  Marriage.  L.  M. 

1  TXJTITH  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays, 

▼  ▼     We  bow  before  th'  eternal  throne, 
And  offer  up  our  humble  praise 
To  him  whose  name  is  God  alone. 

2  On  this  auspicious  eve  draw  near, 

And  shed  thy  richest  blessings  down ; 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  with  love  sincere 
And  all  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Grant  now  thy  presence,  gracious  Lord, 

And  hearken  to  our  fervent  pray'r; 
The  nuptial  vow  in  heav'n  record, 
And  bless  the  newly  married  pair. 

4  0  guide  them  safe  this  desert  through, 

'Mid  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
At  length,  with  joy,  thy  face  to  view 
In  fairer,  better  worlds  above. 


408  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

\  )— J-  |  'corne  to  Christian  Jriends.  L.  ML 

1  XTINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
-IV.  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive: 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  giv'n 

To  know  the  Savior's  precious  name; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  b}r  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above — 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 

Who  liv'd  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 

And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away. 

We'll  love  and  wonder  and  adore; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


G48 


Visiting  a  friend,  i- -  M.       is. 


1  T)EACE  be  on  this  house  bestow'd, 
-t     Peace  on  all  that  here  reside; 
Let  the  priceless  peace  of  I  i"<l 

With  the  man  of  peace  abide! 
Let  the  Spirit  now  oome  down, 
Lei  his  presence  fill  the  place; 

Son  Of  peace,  receive   thy   iTnwii, 
Fullness  of  the  gospel"  grace. 

2  Christ,  my  Master  and  my  Lord, 

Let  me  thy  forerunner  he ; 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  409 

0  be  mindful  of  thy  word, 

Visit  them  and  visit  me  ! 
To  this  house,  and  all  herein, 

Now  let  thy  salvation  come! 
Save  our  souls  from  inbred  sin ! 

Make  us  thine  eternal  home ! 

Let  us  never,  never  rest 

Till  the  promise  is  fulfill'd, 
Till  we  are  of  thee  possess'd, 

Pardon'd,  sanctified  and  seal'd ; 
Till  we  all,  in  love  renew'd, 

Find  the  pearl  that  Adam  lost, 
Temples  of  the  living  God, 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


649 


At  parting.  S.  M. 


1  \  ND  let  our  bodies  part, 
-lj^  To  d  iff 'rent  climes  repair; 
Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 

The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 

2  Jesus,  the  corner  stone, 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite ! 
And  still  he  keeps  our  spirits  one, 
Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 

3  0  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below; 
And  following  our  triumphant  Head, 
Onward  to  conquest  go. 

4  The  vineyard  of  the  Lord  ' 

Before  his  lab'rers  lies ; 
And  lo !  Ave  see  the  vast  reward 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies  ! 

5  0  let  our  heart  and  mind 

Continually  ascend, 
That  heaven  of  repose  to  find 
Where  all  our  labors  end. 

6  Where  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 

Our  suff  'rings  and  our  pain ; 


410  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

Who  meet  on  that  eternal  shore 
Shall  never  part  again. 

7  0  happy,  happy  place, 

Where  saints  ami  angels  meet; 
There  we  shall  sec  each  other's  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

8  To  gather  home  his  own, 

God  shall  his  angels  send, 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 
In  deathless  triumphs  end. 

t)DU  At  parting.  C.  M. 

1  1     ORD,  when  together  here  we  meet, 
5-J  And  taste  thy  heav'nly  grace, 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 

We're  loath  to  leave  the  place. 

2  But,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 

That  we  must  part  again, 

0  may  thy  special  presence  still 
With  each  of  us  remain. 

3  And  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love, 
Till  we  before  thy  glorious  throne 
Shall  joyful  meet  above. 

4  All  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart 

Shall  then  for  ever  fly; 
Nor  shall  a  thought  that  we  must  part 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 

(),)]  Prayer  at  parting.  P.M.    7s. 

1  T?OR  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

J-     Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 

Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  pray'r ! 

Tender  Shepherd  ol"  thy  sheep! 

Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 

All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  411 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  ev'ry  cross  and  pain : 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long- 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

OfJw  Advantages  of  religion  in  youth,  C  M. 

1  TTAPPY  is  he  whose  early  years 
-tl  Receive  instruction  well ; 

Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  serve  the  Lord  betimes ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  harden'd  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  makes  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  thee,  Almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine ! 

5  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  our  daily  breath : 
Thus  we're  prepar'd  for  future  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

000  a  caM to  tne  y°un9-  L.  M. 

1  TVTOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
-L  ^    Remember  your  Creator,  God  : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hast'ning  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone." 

2  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts ; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults; 


412  PART  I  ( KJLAB    OCCASIONS 

The  works  of  darkness  men  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

3  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  bitt'rest  curses  on  his  head. 

4  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again; 
And  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

5  God  of  the  young!  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  earth's  alluring  vanities ; 

And  let  the  warnings  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord! 

\)  »  j4t         Prayer  for  the  ch  ildren  of  ihi  church.  L .  M . 

1  IPkEAR  Savior,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
U  From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lur'd  by  worldly  joys  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 

That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, — 
The  sign  of  cov'nant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

0  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Remember  all  the  pray  rs  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  lolly's  way, 
The  wand'rers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

J),),)  Evil  effect*  of neglected  education,  O.  M. 

1   BEHOLD.  0  [sraeFa  God! 
X)   From  thine  exalted  throne, 
And  view  the  dang'rous  state  of  those 
Thou  calTet  to  be  thine  own. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  413 

2  The  children  of  thy  flock, 

By  early  cov'nant  thine, 
See  how  they  pour  their  bleeding  souls 
On  ev'ry  idol's  shrine  ! 

3  To  indolence  and  pride 

What  piteous  victims  made  ! 
Crush'd  in  their  parents'  fond  embrace, 
And  by  their  love  betray'd. 

4  By  pleasure's  polish'd  dart 

What  numbers  here  are  slain ! 
What  numbers  there  for  slaughter  bound 
In  Mammon's  golden  chain ! 

5  0  let  thine  arm  awake, 

And  dash  the  idols  down ; 
0  call  the  captives  of  their  pow'r 
Thy  treasure  and  thy  crown. 

6  Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 

And  thee  the  sons  adore; 
Join'd  to  the  Lord  by  solemn  vows, 
To  be  forgot  no  more ! 

()50  Old  age.  C.  M. 

1  TV/TY  flying  years  time  urges  on ; 
XtX  What's  mortal  must  decay; 

My  friends — my  youth's  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

2  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart  ? 
Can  med'cine  then  prolong  my  breath? 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart? 

3  0  !  no — then  smooth,  0  Lord,  the  hour ; 

On  thee  my  hope  depends  : 
Support  me  with  almighty  pow'r, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul,  0  gracious  God  ! 

(While  angels  guard  the  way,) 
With  rapture  haste  to  thine  abode, 
To  dwell  in  endless  day. 


414  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

5  Thrqugh  heav'n,  howe'er  remote  the  bound, 
Thy  love  I'll  then  proclaim, 
And  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 

'  )p  )  |  Solicitude  for  the  conversion  of  children.        o.  JV1. 

1  ^T^HOU  God  of  sov'reign  grace, 
A    In  mercy  now  appear ; 

We  long  to  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

2  Receive  these  lambs  to-day, 

0  Shepherd  of  the  flock. 
And  wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away 
Beside  the  smitten  Rock. 

3  Thy  saving  health  impart, 

0  Comforter  divine; 
Now  make  these  children  pure  in  heart, 
Make  them  entirely  thine. 

4  To-day  in  love  descend ; 

0  come  this  precious  hour ; 
Jn  mercy  now  their  spirits  bend 
By  thy  resistless  power. 

5  Low  bending  at  thy  feet, 

Our  offspring  we  resign ; 
Thine  arm  is  strong,  thy  love  is  great, 
And  high  thy  glories  shine. 


658 


Prayer  for  children.  k.  aL. 


1  /~1  REAT  God,  now  condescend 
VJT  fp0  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 

To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  Bee 
Our  wannest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed  : 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  415 

0  bring  the  long'd-for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Savior's  name; 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favor'd  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sov'reign  grace 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 

OfJty  Prayer  of  parents  for  their  offspring .  L.  M. 

1  "VTOW,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-L  i  To  whom  we  for  our  children  cry  ! 
The  good  desir'd  and  wanted  most, 

Out  of  thy  richest  grace  supply. 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove, 

The  blindness  of  their  hearts  and  mind; 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, 
Spotless  and  peaceable  and  kind. 

3  Answer  on  them  the  end  of  all 

Our  cares  and  pains  and  studies  here ! 
On  them,  recover  d  from  their  fall, 
Stamp'd  with  the  humble  character. 

4  Unite  what  long  has  been  disjoin'd, 

Knowledge  and  vital  piety ; 
Learning  and  holiness  combin'd, 
And  truth  and  love  let  all  men  see. 

5  Father,  accept  them  through  thy  Son, 

And  ever  by  thy  Spirit  guide ! 
Thy  wisdom  in  their  lives  be  shown, 
Thy  name  confess'd  and  glorified. 

660  Family  religion.  P.M.       8.8.G.8.8.6. 

1  1["  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord: 
J-  But  first  obedient  to  thy  word 

1  must  myself  appear  : 

By  actions,  words  and  tempers,  show 
That  I  my  heav'nly  Master  know, 
And  serve  with  heart  sincere. 


ilG  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

2  I  must  the  good  example  set 

To  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait; 

The  stumbling-block  remove  : 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain, 
And  still  in  all  my  works  maintain 

The  dignity  of  love. 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeas'd  and  reconcil'd, 

A  foll'wer  of  my  God  : 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  wish  to  lead  my  family 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  A  sinner  sav'd  myself  from  sin, 
I  strive  my  family  to  win. 

That  they  may  be  forgiv'n ; 
The  children,  Lord,  and  servants  bless, 
And  through  the  paths  of  righteousness 

Conduct  us  all  to  heav'n. 


661 


HbenlUy.  L.  M. 


1  f\  WHAT  stupendous  mercy  shines 
V^  Around  the  majesty  of  heav'n  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons, 

Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiv'n; 

2  Go  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 

The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light. 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run. 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 

Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly; 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe; 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  The  weeping  widow's  grief  console, 

And  be  her  counselor  and  slay; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful,  happy  life,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bow'd, 

Your  feelings  of  compassion  move; 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  417 

Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatred  recompens'd  with  love. 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds — 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn  : 
Thus  will  you  glorify  your  God, 
And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 

00,—  Providing  bags  that  wax  not  old.  0.  M. 

1  XTES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 

JL    With  God  laid  up  in  store ; 
Treasure,  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter 'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
And  grace  at  large  repay. 

Liberality.  L.  M. 

1  nPHE  gold  and  silver  are  the  Lord's, 
A    And  ev'ry  blessing  earth  affords ; 

All  come  from  his  propitious  hand, 
And  must  return  at  his  command. 

2  The  blessings  which  1  now  enjoy, 
I  must  for  Christ  and  souls  employ ; 
For  if  I  use  them  as  mine  own, 
My  Lord  will  soon  call  in  his  loan. 

3  When  I  to  him  in  want  apply, 
He  never  will  my  suit  deny ; 
And  shall  I  then  refuse  to  give, 
Since  I  so  much  from  him  receive  ? 

4  Shall  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  day. 
And  clothe  himself  in  humble  clay  ? 
Shall  he  become  despis'd  and  poor, 
To  make  me  rich  for  evermore? 


418  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

5  And  shall  I  wickedly  withhold 
To  give  my  silver  or  my  gold  ? 
To  aid  a  cause  my  soul  approves, 
And  save  the  sinners  Jesus  loves  ?* 

00~j i  Imitation  of  Christ  in  ibniuj  </ood.  L.   Al. 

1  YYTIIEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

▼  ▼     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  pow'r  and  grace, 
Which  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  : 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done. 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives ; 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he  who  marks  from  day  to  day 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  the  Savior  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

\ )')<•)  Relieving  Christ  in  hit  members.  C   M, 

1  jTESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 
*J    Thy  bounties  how  complete ! 

How  shall  I  count  fehe  matchless  sum. 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine : 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow. 

When  all  the  worlds  arc  thine? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below. 

The  partners  of  thv  grace, 

And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

•1  In  them  thou  may's!  be  cloth'd  and  fed, 
And  visited  and  cheer'd ; 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  419 

And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
My  Savior's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see ; 
0  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

000  The  importance  of  educating  youth.  C  M. 

1  T)LEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
-D  At  melting  pity's  call, 

And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heav'nly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
0  may  each  tender  bosom  move 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God  !  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design : 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

()()  /  Youth  instructed.  L.  M. 

Congregation. 

1  TVTOW  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 
-L^    A  cheerful  anthem  to  thy  praise ; 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odors  to  the  skies. 


420  I'ARTKTJ.AK    OGCASB 

C It  il< In  it. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face, 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  -race; 
When  lost  in'ignorance  we  lay. 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  our  souls  away. 

Congregation. 

3  0  what  a  num'rous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie    ' 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ? 

Childn  n. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  lib'ral  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love: 
May  we  the  sacred  Scriptures  know. 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow. 

Congregation. 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart ; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart ; 
Hear  thou  our  cry.  and  pitying  <ee, 
0  let  these  children  live  to  thee. 

(t(\W  Sunday  School  celebration.  C  .  M 

Congregation. 

1  f^i  REAT  God,  accept  our  Bongs  of  praise 
vJT  Which  we  would  to  thy  honor  rail 
Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 

The  knowledge  of  our  Savior  God. 

Childn  a. 

2  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  due 
To  those  who  love  and  pity  show, 

In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  <;<»<1. 

( Congregation. 

3  We  claim  no  merit  of  OUT  own  ; 
Gre.'it   God,  the  WOrk  L9  thine  alone  ! 

Thou  didsi  at  fn>t  our  hearts  incline 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 


AXD    CIRCUMSTANCES.  421 

Children. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  God's  word,  to  keep  his  day; 
Lord,  here  accept  the  thanks  we  bring — 
Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

Congregation. 

5  With  those  dear  children  we'll  unite; 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight: 
Lord,  while  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love, 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

Children. 

6  Great  God,  our  benefactors  bless, 

Congregation. 

And  crown  thy  work  with  great  success; 

Both. 
0  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  strains  unknown. 

()()9  Sunday  School  L.  M. 

1  r\  WHAT  a  pleasure  'tis  to  see 
yj  Christians  in  harmony  agree 
To  teach  the  rising  race  to  know 
They're  born  in  sin,  exposed  to  woe. 

ChUeiren. 

2  0  what  a  privilege  is  this, 
That  we  obtain  so  rich  a  grace ! 

We're  taught  the  path  to  endless  day — 
We're  taught  to  read,  to  sing,  and  pray. 

Chorus. 

To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n; 
Hark !  how  the  echo  sounds  from  heav'n : 
Come,  let  us  with  the  angels  join — 
Glory  to  God,  good  will  to  men. 

Congregation. 

3  Lord,  thou,  in  thy  most  sacred  page, 
Call'st  children  thine  own  heritage : 


422  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Accept  them,  bless  them  with  thy  grace 
Till  they  above  behold  thy  face. 

Children. 

4  Let  blessings  in  abundance  flow 
On  all  around  us  here  below; 
May  wre  our  benefactors  meet 
Around  Jehovah's  blissful  seat. 

Chorus. 

To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n, 
Hark !  how  the  echo  sounds,  &c. 


For  Sunday  School  children.  C.  M. 


670 

1  i^VNCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
v>J  That  saw  the  Savior  rise; 

Once  more  we  tune  our  infant  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hours 

That  are  to  Jesus  due ! 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  live  ! 
And  how  they  perish  too! 

3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  of  heav'nly  truth  : 
We  hail  once  more  the  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wand'ring  youth. 

4  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err; 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so; 
0  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 

5  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  Learn 

To  read  thy  holy  word; 
Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  oa  thine,  0  Lord. 

6  Praise  to  our  God.  and  thanks  to  those 

Who  thus  our  souls  befriend; 
While  the  rich  benefit  wo  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessing  Bend. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  423 


671 


For  Sunday  School  children.  O.  M. 

IV  ORD,  in  the  days  of  youth 
JLi  May  we  in  grace  improve, 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Savior's  dying  love. 

2  Our  moments  haste  away 

With  ev'ry  heaving  breath, 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 

3  While  some  are  never  taught 

The  way  of  God  with  care, 
We  bless  the  Lord  that  we  are  brought 
To  this  thy  house  of  pray'r. 

4  Lord,  give  us  ears  to  hear, 

And  hearts  to  understand; 
In  trouble  may  we  find  thee  near — 
A  Savior  close  at  hand. 

5  Through  life's  dark  rugged  road, 

Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee : 
May  heav'n  at  last  be  our  abode, 
Thy  glory  there  to  see. 

6  Blest  be  our  God,  who  lives 

And  reigns  with  boundless  sway: 
Richly  our  benefactor  gives : 
We'll  praise  him  all  the  day. 

7  Beyond  the  azure  sky, 

We'll  praise  thee  more  and  more; 
And  through  a  long  eternity 
A  God  in  Christ  adore. 


672 


Hope  in  sickness.  \j.  M 

1  1 "  ORD !  I  am  pain'd ;  but  I  resign 
J-J  My  body  to  thy  will; 

'  Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  the  ways  of  providence, 

When -those  who  love  thee  groan: 


424  1" ARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Thy  reasons  lie  conceal' d  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  hare  k.tve  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Else  would  th'  o'erburthen'd  spirit  break 
Beneath  his  heavy  rod. 

4  The  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears, 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease; 
While  ev'ry  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  ev'ry  tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand, 

With  peace  upon  its  wings ! 
Give  it,  0  God !  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 


I  £)  Life  and  death  in  the  hands  of  God.  Li.  M. 


6 

1  XX7TIEN  mortal  man  resigns  his  breath, 

▼  ▼      'Tis  God  directs  the  shafts  of  death; 
Casual  though  the  stroke  appear, 
He  sends  the  fatal  messenger. 

2  All  pow'r  is  in  that  hand  divine; 
That  hand  must  first  the  warrant  sign, 
And  arm  the  death  and  wing  the  dart. 
Which  speeds  his  message  to  our  heart. 

3  Who  first  inspir'd  the  breath  of  life, 
Prolongs  or  ends  the  mortal  strife, 
Brings  to  the  margin  of  the  grave, 
And  shows  us  thence  his  pow'r  to  save. 

4  If  thou  my  body  hence  will  raise, 
I'll  publish  my  Restorers  praise, 
My  life  at  thy  dear  hands  receive, 
And  only  for  thy  glory  live. 


Sick^btd  dcootion.  C.  M. 

down. 


(>74 

1  r^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently 
VJT  Behold  tlie  pains  I  feel; 

But  I  am  dumb  before  tin-  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 


AXD   CIRCUMSTANCES.  425 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 

They  come  at  thy  command; 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word 

Against  thy  chast'ning  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust; 
Our  feeble  pow'rs  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  I  only  sojourn  here  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  did ; 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  awhile 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  bus'ness  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

0/0  Sick-bed  reflections.  S.  M. 

1  JUST  o'er  the  grave  I  hung— 
*J    No  pardon  met  mine  eyes, 

As  blessings  never  greet  the  slain, 
And  hope  shall  never  rise. 

2  Sweet  mercy  to  my  soul 

Reveal'" d  no  charming  ray; 
Before  me  rose  a  long — dark  night, 
With  no  succeeding  day. 

3  Then  0  how  vain  appear'd 

The  joys  beneath  the  sky ! 
Like  visions  past — like  flow'rs  that  bloom 
When  wintry  storms  are  nigh. 

4  How  mourn'd  my  sinking  soul 

The  Sabbath's  hours  divine, 
The  day  of  grace,  that  precious  day, 
Consum'd  in  sense  and  sin. 


426  PABTICULAH    occasions 

5  The  work — the  mighty  work 
Of  life,  so  long  delay'd — 
Repentance  yet  to  be  begun 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 

\ )  /  \)  Consolation  in  sickness.  C  M. 

1  ^nniS  hard  to  part  with  those  we  love, 

J-    Who  weep  beside  our  bed. 
Whose  tears  bedew  our  burning  brow, 
Whose  arm  supports  our  head : 

2  When  fading  from  the  dizzy  view, 

I  sought  their  forms  in  vain; 
The  bitterness  of  death  I  knew, 
And  groan'd  to  live  again. 

3  'Tis  dreadful  when  th'  accuser's  pow'r 

Assails  the  sinking  heart, 
Recalling  ev'ry  wasted  hour, 
And  each  unworthy  part. 

4  Yet,  Jesus,  in  that  mortal  fray, 

Thy  blessed  comfort  stole, 
Like  sunshine  in  an  autumn  day, 
Across  my  darken' d  soul. 

5  When,  soon  or  late,  this  feeble  breath 

No  more  to  thee  can  pray, 
Support  me  through  the  vale  of  death, 
And  in  the  darksome  way. 

G  When  cloth'd  in  fleshly  weeds  again 
I  wait  thy  dread  decree, 
Judge  of  the  world,  remember  then 
That  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

'  )  /   |  Qod  our  help  in  trouble.  v.  M 

1  IV/TY  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come, 
15  I    Apace  i(  passeth  on, 

To  bear  this  body  to  the  tomb. 
And  thee  to  scenes  unknown. 

2  My  heart,  long  lab'ring  with  its  woes, 

Shall  pant  and  sink  away; 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  427 

And  you,  my  eyelids,  soon  shall  close 
On  the  last  glim m 'ring  ray. 

3  Whence  in  that  hour  shall  I  receive 

A  cordial  for  my  pain? 
When,  if  earth's  monarchs  were  my  friends, 
Those  friends  would  weep  in  vain. 

4  Great  King  of  nature  and  of  grace, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  opens  all  its  deep  distress 
Before  thy  pitying  eyes. 

5  All  its  desires  to  thee  are  known, 

And  ev'ry  secret  fear;  , 

The  meaning  of  each  broken  groan 
Well  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

6  0  fix  me  by  that  mighty  pow'r, 

Which  to  such  love  belongs, 
Where  darkness  veils  the  eyes  no  more, 
And  groans  are  chang'd  to  songs. 


678 


On  recovering  from  disease.        P.M.    b.o.o.o. 


1  TTOW  vast  is  the  tribute  I  owe 
-tl  Of  gratitude,  homage  and  praise, 
To  the  giver  of  all  I  possess. 

The  life  and  the  length  of  my  da}rs. 

2  When  the  sorrows  I  boded  were  come, 

I  pour'd  out  my  sighs  and  my  tears ; 
And  to  him,  who  alone  can  relieve, 

My  soul  breath'd  her  vows  and  her  pray'rs. 

3  When  my  heart  throbb'cl  with  pain  and  alarm, 

When  paleness  my  cheek  overspread, 
When  sickness  pervaded  my  frame — 
Then  my  soul  on  my  Maker  was  stay'd. 

4  When  death's  awful  image  was  nigh, 

And  no  mortal  was  able  to  save, 
Thou  didst  brighten  the  valley  of  death, 
And  illumine  the  gloom  of  the  grave. 


428  PARTKTI.AK    OCCASIONS 

5  In  mercy  thy  presence  dispels 

The  shades  of  adversity-  night* 
And  turns  the  sad  scene  of  despair 
To  a  morning  of  joy  and  delight. 

6  Great  source  of  my  comforts  restor'd! 

Thou  healer  and  balm  of  my  woes ! 
Thou  hope  and  desire  of  my  soul ! 
On  thy  mercy  I'll  ever  repose. 

7  How  boundless  the  gratitude  due 

To  thee,  0  thou  God  of  my  praise ! 
The  fountain  of  all  I  possess, 

The  life  and  the  light  of  my  days. 

()79  Thefrailtyofiiutn.  L.  M. 

1  T7IRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
Jl    And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne  er  be  night; 
Fondly  I  said,  within  my  heart, 

Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart. 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long; 
And  when  thy  Dice  was  turn'd  aside, 
My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  Hear  me,  0  God  of  grace!  I  said 
And  raise  me  from  among  the  dead : 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt; 
Thy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

4  I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high: 
At  thy  command,  diseases  fly: 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
Prom  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave? 

5  Thine  anger  but  a  moment  stays: 
Thy  love  is  life  and  Length  of  days: 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning-star  restores  our  joy. 

()S()       God  ddtoereth  his  saints  from  affliction.      C.  M 
1  T  LOVK  the  Lord;   he  heard  my  cries, 
L  And  pitied  ev'ry  groan: 

Long  as   I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
111  hasten  to  his  throne. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  429 

2  I  love  the  Lord;  he  bow'd  his  ear. 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away: 
0  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 

My  off'ring  shall  be  paid; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

4  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 


Comfort  in  sickness  and  death.  C  M. 


681 

1  TVTHEN  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame, 

▼  ▼     Each  phantom  pleasure  flies ; 
Vain  hopes  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 

2  The  tott'ring  frame  of  mortal  life 

Shall  crumble  into  dust; 
Nature  shall  faint;  but  learn,  my  soul, 
On  nature's  God  to  trust. 

3  The  man  whose  pious  heart  is  fix'd 

Securely  on  his  God, 
In  ev'ry  frown  may  comfort  find, 
And  kiss  the  chast'ning  rod. 

4  Nor  him  shall  death  itself  alarm; 

On  heav'n  his  soul  relies; 
•With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  love, 
And  with  composure  dies. 

v)Ow  Sickness  and  recovery.  0.  J\l. 

1  IV/TY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 
-L'A  The  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renew'd 

But  to  renew  thy  praise? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain; 


430  PABTICULAB   occasions 

When  life  was  hov'ring  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Thou,  when  the  pains  of  death  were  felt, 

Didst  chase  the  fears  of  hell, 
And  teach  my  pale  and  quiv'ring  lips 
Thy  matchless  grace  to  tell. 

4  Calmly  I  bow'd  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast; 
Pleas'd  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

5  Into  thy  hands,  my  Savior  God, 

Did  I  my  soul  resign, 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

6  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command,  I  come, 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

000  Affliction,  or  meditation  on  God's  love.        C.  M 

1  "Yl^HEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

▼  ▼     This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down; 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  Mood 
My  debt  of  BufTring  paid. 

5  Sweet  hi  his  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death; 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  431 

Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
His  spirit's  quick'ning  breath. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 
What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee ! 

684  Sweet  affliction.  P.M.  8.7.8.7.8.7. 

1  TN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 

A  While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation, 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul : 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord.* 

2  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  frighten, 

But  my  soul  defies  your  pow'r : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

3  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  his  word  securely  stands — 
"  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee ; 

Naught  shall  pluck  thee  from  my  hands :" 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Ev'ry  word  my  love  demands.* 

4  Bless'd  there  with  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget, 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Savior's  seat : 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

PUBLIC    AND    NATIONAL    BLESSINGS    AND    AFFLICTIONS. 


1 


Thanksgiving.  L.  M. 

PRAISE,  happy  land !  Jehovah's  name ; 
His  goodness  and  thy  bliss  proclaim : 
For  thee  each  blessing  largely  flows 
That  freedom's  lib'ral  hand  bestows. 


432  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

2  Thy  children  are  secure  and  blest; 
Thy  shores  have  peace,  thy  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  thy  sons  with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 

3  Thy  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
Thine  early  and  thy  latter  rains; 

His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  well  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways, 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise : 

To  all  our  land  his  laws  are  shown; 
His  gospel's  through  the  nation  known. 

000  National  security  from  God.  C.  M. 

1  TN  vain  opposing  nations  rise, 
J-  If  God  with  us  abide : 

One  word  of  his  dissolves  their  strength, 
And  humbles  all  their  pride. 

2  His  wisdom  sees  correction  meet; 

He  gives  the  dread  command, 
And  war  its  desolation  spreads 
Through  ev'ry  trembling  land. 

3  His  purpose  wrought,  again  he  speaks, 

And  desolations  cease; 
War's  loud  alarms  are  heard  no  more, 
And  all  the  world  is  peace. 

4  Mortals,  adore  his  sov'reign  pow'r, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod : 
Through  all  your  various  tribes  be  still. 
And  know  that  he  is  God. 

\  )o  i  In  time  of  war.  k.  -M. 

1  /^1  OD,  to  correct  the  world, 
VJT  In  wrath  is  slow  to  rise; 

But  comes  at  length,  in  thunder  clothed, 
And  darkness  veils  the  skies. 

2  His  banners,  lifted  high. 

The  nations'  God  declare. 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  433 

And,  stain'd  with  blood,  with  terrors  mark'd, 
Spread  wonder  and  despair. 

3  All  earthly  pomp  and  pride 

Are  in  his  presence  lost; 
Empires  o'ertnrn'cl,  thrones,  sceptres,  crowns, 
In  wild  confusion  tost. 

4  While  war  and  woe  prevail, 

And  desolation  wide ; 
In  God,  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, 
The  righteous  still  confide. 

5  Mysterious  is  the  course 

Of  his  resistless  way  : 
His  path  is  in  the  trackless  winds, 
And  in  the  foaming  sea. 

6  Yet,  though  now  wrapt  in  clouds, 

And  from  our  view  conceal'd, 
The  righteous  Judge  will  soon  appear, 
In  majesty  re  veal' d  ! 

7  He'll  curb  the  lawless  pow'r, 

The  deadly  wrath  of  man ; 
And  all  the  windings  will  unfold 
Of  his  own  gracious  plan. 

8  The  sons  of  tyranny 

In  ruin  shall  be  hurl'd ; 
And  light,  and  liberty,  and  bliss, 
Embrace  the  new-born  world. 

Q  In  time  of  tear.  L.  M. 

1  (^|N  thee,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
V^  On  thee  our  steadfast  hope  relies ; 
When  hostile  pow'rs  against  us  join, 
What  aid  so  present,  Lord,  as  thine? 

2  By  thee  secur'd,  no  fears  we  own, 
Though  earth,  convuls'd,  beneath  us  groan, 
Though  tempests  o'er  her  surface  sweep, 
And  whirl  her  hills  into  the  deep ; 

T  28 


434  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

3  Though,  arm'd  with  rage,  before  our  eyes 
That  deep  in  all  its  horrors  rise, 
While,  as  the  tumult  spreads  around, 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  sound. 

4  Behold  fair  Sion's  blest  retreat, 
Where  God  has  fixt  his  awful  seat; 
Whose  walls  to  heav'n's  almighty  Lord 
His  chosen  residence  afford. 

5  God,  ever  watchful,  ever  nigh, 

Bids  storms  around  her  harmless  fly ; 
His  early  care  each  foe  withstands, 
And  backward  turns  the  yielding  bands. 

UoV/  Prayer  for  peace.  L.  M. 

1  V1THILE  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand 

▼  ▼      Tremendous  o'er  a  guilty  land, 
Almighty  God,  thine  awful  pow'r 
With  fear  and  trembling  we  adore. 

2  Where  shall  we  hide  but  at  thy  feet? 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  seat; 

Thy  seat  where  potent  mercy  pleads, 
And  holds  thy  thunder  from  our  heads. 

3  While  peace  and  plenty  blest  our  days, 
Where  was  the  tribute* of  our  praise? 
Ungrateful  race  !  how  have  we  spent 
The  blessings  which  thy  goodness  lent ! 

4  Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye; 
Though  loud  our  crimes  for  vengeance  cry, 
Let  mercy's  louder  voice  prevail. 

Nor  thy  long-suff'ring  patience  fail. 

5  Encourag'd  by  thy  sacred  word. 
May  Ave  not  plead  thy  promise,  Lord, 
That  when  an  humble  nation  mourns, 
Thy  rising  wrath  to  pity  turns? 

6  0  let  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart 
Contrition  to  each  rocky  heart; 
And  bid  sincere  repentance  How 
In  general,  undissembled  woe. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  435 

7  Fair  smiling  peace  again  restore ; 
With  plenty  bless  the  pining  poor  : 
And  may  a  happy,  thankful  land, 
Obedient  own  thy  guardian  hand. 


Prayer  for  peace.  L.  M 


690 

1  TVTHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 

»  ▼     We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword? 
0  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears  : 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  thee  our  guardian  God  we  call — 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  deliv  ranee  there  ? 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair? 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn — 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn ! 

0  spare  our  guilty  country — spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood : 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

\3yl  For  a  public  fast.  C.  M. 

1  OEE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne 
£5  Thy  mourning  people  bend ! 

'Tis  on  thy  sov'reign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgments  from  thy  mighty  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display; 


436  PABTICULAB    OCCASIONS 

Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray.** 

3  How  chang'd,  alas  !  are  truths  divine 

For  error,  guilt  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian's  name. 

4  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require, 
And  sink  with  blind  indifi'  rence  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

5  0  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thine  unbounded  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  lace. 

6  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God,  is  near. 


692 


Confession  and  prayer.  L.  M. 


1  d~\  MAY  the  pow'r  which  melts  the  rock 
V_7   Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here  ! 

Or  else  our  service  wTill  but  meek 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear. 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  land 

Thy  people's  eyes  are  fix'd  on  thee  ! 
We  own  thy  just,  uplifted  hand, 

Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see. 

3  How  long  hast  thou  bestow'd  thy  care 

On  this  indulg'd,  ungrateful  spol  ; 
While  other  nations,  far  and  near, 
Have  envied  and  admir'd  our  lot, 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt. 

The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone; 
And  oft  <nir  enemies  have  fell 

That  God  has  made  our  cause  his  own. 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  437 

5  But  ah !  both  heav'n  and  earth  have  heard 

Our  vile  requital  of  his  love  ! 
We,  whom  like  children  he  has  rear'd, 
Against  his  goodness  rebels  prove. 

6  His  grace  despis'd,  his  pow'r  defied, 

And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes, 
Profaneness,  riot,  lust  and  pride, 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  times. 

7  The  Lord,  displeas'd,  hath  rais'd  his  rod; 

Ah,  where  are  now  the  faithful  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do  ? 

8  Lord,  hear  thy  people  ev'ry  where, 

Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess  and  pray; 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'cl  away. 


«r/<0  Praise  for  deliverance  and  peace.  Jr.  M. 

1  T)EACE !  the  welcome  sound  proclaim; 
Jl     Dwell  with  rapture  on  the  theme  : 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain ; 
Peace  on  earth  !  good-will  to  men  ! 

2  Breezes  !  whisp'ring  soft  and  low, 
Gently  murmur  as  ye  blow  ; 
Now,  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

3  Ocean's  billows  far  and  wide, 
Boiling  in  majestic  pride  ! 

Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain : 
Peace  on  earth  !  good-will  to  men  ! 

4  Vocal  songsters  of  the  grove, 
Sweetly  chant  in  notes  of  love  : 
Now  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

5  Mortals,  who  these  blessings  feel ! 
Christians,  who  before  him  kneel ! 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain : 
Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men ! 


438 

v)*7x:  Uprightness  required  in  rulers.  C.  M. 

1  ^pHE  Lord  among  the  mighty  stands, 
A    Where  his  impartial  eye 
Surveys  the  deeds  of  earthly  powers, 

And  will  their  judgments  try. 

2  0  never,  then,  unjustly  judge, 

Nor  for  the  wicked  plead  ! 
Defend  the  orphan,  and  the  poor, 
And  succor  those  in  need. 

3  Save  from  his  foes  the  helpless  man, 

When  sunk  in  deep  distress ; 
And  let  him  not  become  a  prey 
To  such  as  would  oppress. 

4  Arise,  0  God,  and  judge  the  earth; 

Thy  righteousness  display  : 
The  world  is  thine  inheritance, 
And  man  shall  own  thy  sway. 

\)iJt)  Religious  intolerance  of  govern  mints.  L.  M. 

1  A  BSURD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 
■±\-  With  iron  chains  the  free-bom  mind, 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 

The  wand'ring  by  destructive  Qame. 

2  Bold  arrogance!  to  snatch  from  heav'n 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  giv'n  ; 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus  !  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruel!  Ies  approve  ; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reason  strong, 
It  draws  the  willin-  soul  along  : 

And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires 
By  eloquence  which  heav'n  inspires. 

5  0  happy,  fl bo  are  thus  compell'd 
T<>  the  rich  feast,  by  Jesus  held  : 
May  we  this  blessing  know,  and  prize 
The  light  which  liberty  supplies. 


DEATH.  439 

DEATH. 
OV/0  Prayer  for  support  when  dying.  C.  M. 

1  T\/"HEN?  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 

▼  ▼     My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 
Great  God,  at  thy  command  ! 

2  When  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed, 

And  close  my  sightless  eyes ; 
When  shatter'd  by  the  weight  of  years 
This  broken  body  lies ; 

3  When  ev'ry  long-lov'd  scene  of  life 

Stands  ready  to  depart ; 
When  the  last  sigh  that  shakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart: 

4  0  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

5  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Illume  my  dying  bed. 

6  Leaning  on  thy  dear,  faithful  breast, 

May  I  resign  my  breath ! 
And,  in  thy  fond  embraces,  lose 
"The  bitterness  of  death  !" 

0*7  7  The  living  knoiv,  &c.  L.  M. 

1  TT^HERE  are  the  dead  ?— In  heav'n  or  hell 

V  ▼      Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell; 
Their  faded  forms  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Reserv'd  until  the  judgment  day. 

2  Who  are  the  dead  ? — The  sons  of  time 
In  ev'ry  age,  and  state  and  clime ; 
Henown'd,  dishonor'd,  or  forgot, 

The  place  that  knew  them  knows  them  not. 


440  DEATH. 

3  Where  are  the  living? — On  the  ground 
Where  pray'r  is  heard  and  mercy  found; 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span. 

The  mortal  makes  \W  immortal  man. 

4  Who  are  the  living? — They  whoso  breath 
Draws  ev'ry  moment  nigh  to  death 

Of  endless  bliss  or  wToe  the  heirs  : 

0  what  an  awful  lot  is  theirs  ! 

5  Then,  timely  warn'd,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin ; 
Daily  growT  up  in  him  our  head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

0*/O  Death  temporal  and  eternal.  S.  M, 

1  f\  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
v./  Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 

'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
0  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace! 

Teach  as  thai  death  to  shun: — 
Lest  we  he  driven  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 


Here  would  wre  end  our  quesl 

Alone  are  found  in  thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love — the  rest 

Of  immortality. 


DEATH.  441 

099  The  tolling  bell.  L.  M. 

1  /^VFT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
V_/   Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "  Am  I 
Prepar'd,  should  I  be  call'd  to  die  ?" 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death  ; 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I'm  gone, 
And  plung'd  into  a  world  unknown. 

3  Then  leaving  all  I  lov'd  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go ; 

Must  hear  the  judge  pronounce  my  fate, 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

4  Lord  Jesus !  help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

5  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  sav'd  from  guilt,  I  need  not  fear ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  alarming  be, 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

i\}\j  The  sting  of  death  is  sin.  C  M. 

1  TVTHENCE  has  the  world  her  magic  pow'r? 

▼  ▼     Why  deem  we  death  a  foe  ? 
Recoil  from  weary  life's  best  hour, 
And  covet  longer  woe  ? 

2  The  cause  is  conscience — conscience  oft 

Her  tale  of  guilt  renews  ; 
Her  voice  is  terrible,  though  soft, 
And  dread  of  death  ensues. 

3  Then  anxious  to  be  longer  spar'd, 

Man  mourns  his  fleeting  breath ; 
All  evils  then  seem  light,  compar'd 
With  the  approach  of  death. 

4  'Tis  judgment  shakes  him — there's  the  fear 

That  prompts  the  wish  to  stay: 

t2 


442  DKATH. 

He  has  incurr'd  a  long  arrear, 
And  must  despair  to  pay. 

5  Pay ! — follow  Christ,  and  all  is  paid; 
His  death  your  peace  insures; 
Think  on  the  grave  where  he  was  laid, 
And  calm  descend  to  yours. 

i  Ol  The  voice  of  the  tomb.  C.  M. 

1  TTARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound ; 
Jtl  Mine  ears,  attend  the  cry : 

"Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs  ! 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God !  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are* we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 


702 


The  vanity  of  man  'is  mortal.  C  M. 


1  rpEACLI  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
J-    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 

I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flow  r  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move. 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 

They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  rain, 


DEATH.  443 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

7  0  O  Death  at  hand.  CM. 

1  rpHEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name ! 
J-    And  humbly  own  to  thee 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  Our  wasting  lives  are  short'ning  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase; 
And  ev'ry  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

4  Great  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

5  Yet  while  a  world  of  joy  or  woe 

Depends  on  ev'ry  breath, 
Thoughtless  and  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death. 

6  Waken,  0  Lord !  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dang'rous  road ; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 


444  DEATH. 

i  V  )— t  Improving  time,  L.  M. 

1  rPHAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear, 

J-    Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  e\ 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbors  hence, 

And  none  resist  the  fatal  dart  : 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense, 
And  shall  they  fail  to  strike  my  heart? 

3  Think,  0  my  soul !  how  much  depends 

On  the  short  period  of  to-day  : 
Shall  time,  which  heav'n  in  mercy  lends, 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

4  Thy  wasting  minutes  strive  to  use  ; 

Awake,  rouse  ev'ry  active  pow'r ; 
And  not  in  dreams  and  trifles  lose 
This  little,  this  important  hour ! 

5  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 

With  heav'nly  ardor,  grace  divine ; 
Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart, 

For  strength  and  life  and  death  are  thine. 

6  0  teach  me  some  celestial  skill, 

Each  awful  warning  to  improve ; 
And,  while  my  days  are  shor firing  still, 
Prepare  me  for  the  joys  above. 

4  I  /{J  Numbering  our  days.  L.  M. 

1  r^\  OD  of  eternity  !  from  thee 

VJT  Did  infant  time  his  being  draw; 
Moments  and  days,  and  months  and  years 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away  ; 

Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows, 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea, 

The  boundless  gulf  from  which  it  rose. 

3  Thoughtless  and  vain,  our  mortal  race 

Along  the  mighty  stream  are  borne 


DEATH.  445 

On  to  their  everlasting  home, — 

That  country  whence  there's  no  return. 

4  Yet  while  the  shore  on  either  side 

Presents  a  gaudy,  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom  !  teach  my  heart 

To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour  ; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  pow'r. 


706 


Man  fading  and  reviving.  .h.  M. 


1  rpHE  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets, 
J-    And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 

As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats 
And  fearless  of  the  ev'ning  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  and  beauty  shows; 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine ; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  and  death  devour, 

If  heav'n  must  recompense  our  pains ; 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flow'r, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 


446  DEATH. 

i  \)  i  Victory  over  death.  C.  M. 

1  TVTHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

▼  ▼      In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  nght, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

2  How  shall  I  meet  this  potent  foe 

Whose  frown  my  soul  alarms  ? 
Dark  horror  sits  upon  his  brow, 
And  vict'ry  waits  his  arms. 

3  But  see  my  glorious  Leader  nigh ! 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  lives  : 
Before  him  death's  pale  terrors  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

4  0  may  I  meet  the  final  hour 

With  fortitude  divine ! 
Sustain'd  by  his  almighty  pow'r, 
The  conquest  must  be  mine. 

5  Lord !.  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee ; 

Accept  the  sacred  trust ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust. 

6  0  let  me  join  angelic  lays, 

And,  with  the  blissful  throng, 
Resound  salvation,  pow'r,  and  praise, 
In  everlasting  song ! 

/  \  Jo  Christ's  presence  makes  death  easy.  L.  M. 

1  TVTIIY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

▼  ▼     What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0  if  my  Lord  would  conic  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 


DEATH.  447 

Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

I  \J  fj         Triumphing  in  hope  of  the  resurrection.        S.  M. 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 
-£^-  This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  often,  from  the  skies, 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  ev'ry  shape,  and  ev'ry  face, 
Look  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  pow'r  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

I  ±\J  Death  of  friends  and  relatives.  0.  M. 

1  ly/TUST  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die, 
-L'A  And  helpers  be  withdrawn; 
While  sorrow,  with  a  weeping  eye, 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 


448  DEATH. 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God! 

Our  helper  and  our  friend  ; 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dang'rous  road, 
Till  all  our  trials  end. 

3  0  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led ; 
While  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  earthly  joys ; 

Let  hope  our  grief  dispel : 
The  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise, 
In  endless  bliss  to  dwell. 

/  JLX  On  the  death  of  a  pan  ut.  L.  M. 

1  rpHOUGH  nature's  voice  you  must  obey, 
JL    Think,  while  your  swelling  griefs  o'erflow, 

•  That  hand  which  takes  your  joys  away, 
That  sov'reign  hand  can  heal  your  woe. 

2  And,  while  your  mournful  thoughts  deplore 

The  parent  gone,  remov'd  the  friend, 
With  hearts  resign'd,  his  grace  adore, 
On  whom  your  nobler  hopes  depend. 

3  Does  he  not  bid  his  children  come 

Thro'  death's  dark  shades  to  realms  of  light! 
Yet,  when  he  calls  them  to  their,  home, 
Shall  fond  survivors  mourn  their  flight? 

4  His  word — here  let  your  souls  rely — 

Immortal  consolation  gives : 
Your  heav'nly  Father  cannot  die, 
Th'  eternal  Friend  for  ever  lives. 

5  0  be  that  best  of  friends  your  trust; 

On  his  almighty  arm  recline; 
He,  when  your  comforts  sink  in  dust, 
Can  give  you  comforts  more  divine. 

M    I        v 

I  J  Jj  Hop  of  heaven.  C  M. 

1  "YITIIILK  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne, 

▼  ▼     Around  their  cold  remains 
How  all  the  tender  passions  mourn, 
And  each  fond  hear!  complains! 


DEATH.  449 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas  !  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
Ah !  let  us  leave  this  place  of  pain, 
And  upwards  learn  to  rise. 

3  Hope  cheerful  smiles  amid  the  gloom, 

And  beams  a  healing  ray ; 
And  guides  us  from  the  darksome  tomb 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends, 

She  calms  the  swelling  woe ; 
In  hope  we  meet  our  happy  friends, 
And  tears  forget  to  flow. 

5  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more, 

That  earthly  comfort  dies ; 
But  lasting  happiness  explore, 
And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 

I  XO  Death  of  an  infant.  -L.  JM. 

1^0  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flow'r, 
£5  Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour ; 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art 

To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart  ? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh  : 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 


On  the  death  of  a  child.  0.  M. 


714 

1  T  IFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour ; 
-Ld  How  soon  the  vapor  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs : 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  wither' d  all  her  joys. 

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450  DEATH. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom. 

And  lo  !   stern  winter  (lies  ; 
And,  drest  in  beauty's  fairest  bloom. 
The  flow'ry  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

5  Then  cease,  fond  nature !  cease  thy  tears ; 

Religion  points  on  high  : 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 

I  1  fj  At  the  funeral  of a  young  person,  0.  M. 

1  Y^THEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

▼  ▼     By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

0  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — "  1  too  must  die  !" 
Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow7  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  ev'ry  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heav'nly  warning  vain. 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  0,  let  us  fly — to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  pow'rful  arm  can  save; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grav< 

/1()  The  dying  Christian,  P.M.      8s. 

1  "  SPIRIT— leave  thy  house  of  clay  ! 
£5  Ling'ring  dust — resign  thy  breath! 
Spirit — cast  thy  chains  away! 

Dust — be  thou  dissolv'd  in  death  !" 


DEATH.  451 

Thus  th'  Almighty  Savior  speaks, 
While  the  faithful  Christian  dies  ! 

Thus — the  bonds  of  life  he  breaks, 
And  the  ransom'd  captive  flies  ! 

2  "Pris'ner — long  detain'd  below  ! 

.Pris'ner — now  with  freedom  blest ! 
Welcome — from  a  world  of  woe  ! 

Welcome — to  a  land  of  rest!" 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing, 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high ! 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 

All  the  region  of  the  sky  ! 

3  Grave — the  guardian  of  our  dust ! 

Grave — the  treasury  of  the  skies  ! 
Ev'ry  atom  of  thy  trust 

Rests  in  hope  again  to  rise ! 
Hark  !  the  judgment-trumpet  calls  ! 

"  Soul — rebuild  thy  house  of  clay — 
Immortality  thy  walls, 

And  eternity  thy  day !" 

/  J[  I  Death  is  gain.  L.  M. 

1  T^ROM  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dust, 
-T    Escap'cl  the  prison  of  his  clay, 
The  new  inheritant  of  bliss 

To  heav'n  directs  his  upward  way. 

2  Ye  fields,  that  witness'd  once  his  tears, 

Ye  winds,  that  wafted  oft  his  sighs, 
Ye  mountains,  where  he  breath'd  his  pray'rs, 
When  sorrow's  shadows  veil'd  his  eyes ; 

3  No  more  the  weary  pilgrim  mourns, 

No  more  affliction  wrings  his  heart ; 
Th'  unfetter'd  soul  to  God  returns — 
For  ever  he  and  anguish  part ! 

4  Receive,  0  earth,  his  faded  form, 

In  thy  cold  bosom  let  it  lie; 
Safe  let  it  rest  from  ev'ry  storm — 
Soon  must  it  rise,  no  more  to  die. 


452  DEATH. 

|  lO  Death  and  burial  of  a  taint.  0.  M. 

1  XVTHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends? 

▼  ▼      Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
His  light  dispell'd  its  gloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  ev'ry  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

|   J  *J  The  moment  after  death.  C  M. 

1  TN  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint 
J-  The  moment  after  death  ; 

The  glories  that  surround  a  saint, 
When  yielding  up  his  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  his  fetters  breaks, 

We  scarce  can  say,  "He's  gone!" 
Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansions  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives,  but  .-ill  its  efforts  fail 

To  trace  the  spirit's  Sight  ; 


DEATH. 

No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  the  world  of  light. 

4  Thus  much  (and  this  is  all)  we  know, 

Saints  are  completely  blest; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care  and  woe, 
And  with  their  Savior  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold  they  praise  his  name, 

His  face  they  always  view ; 
Then  let  us  foll'wers  be  of  them, 
That  we  may  praise  him  too. 


453 


A  peaceful  death.  P.  M.      8.8.6.8.8.6. 


720 

1  ^IT^THEN  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er, 

▼  ▼     How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore, 
Who  liv'd  averse  from  sin ! 
Such  peace  on  virtue's  path  attends, 
That,  where  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends, 
The  Christian's  joys  begin. 

2  See  smiling  patience  smooth  his  brow ! 
See  bending  angels  downward  bow, 

To  lift  his  soul  on  high  ! 
While,  eager  for  the  blest  abode, 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes; 
No  horror  wrests  the  struggling  sighs, 

As  from  the  sinner's  breast : 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
Pours  kindly  solace  from  above, 

And  heals  his  soul  with  rest. 

4  0  grant,  ni}^  Savior  and  my  friend  ! 
Such  joys  may  gild  my  peaceful  end, 

So  calm  my  ev'ning  close, 
While,  loos'd  from  ev'ry  earthly  tie, 
With  steady  confidence  I  fly 

To  thee  from  whom  I  rose ! 


454  death. 

\  2\  Death  and  immediate  glory.  CM. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

JL    Eternal  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall, 

Then,  0  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heav'nly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heav'n, 
And  as  an  earnest  of  the^  place, 
Has  his  own  spirit  giv'n. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the.  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord.* 

*]  22         Blessed  are  they  that  die  in  the  Lard.  C.  M. 

1  TTARK!  from  on  high  a  solemn  voice; 
JLL  Let  all  attentive  hear  ! 

'Twill  make  each  pious  heart  rejoice, 
And  vanquish  ev'ry  fear. 

2  "Thrice  blessed  are  the  pious  dead, 

Who  in  the  Lord  shall  die; 

Their  weary  flesh,  as  on  a  bed, 

Safe  in  the  grave  shall  lie. 

3  "Their  holy  souls,  at  length  releas'd, 

To  heav'n  shall  take  their  flight; 
There  to  enjoy  eternal  rest, 
And  infinite  delight. 

4  "  They  drop  each  load  as  they  ascend, 

And  quit  this  world  of  woe  ; 
Their  labors  with  their  life  shall  end, 
Their  rest  no  period  know. 

5  "Their  conflicts  with  their  busy  foes 

For  evermore  shall  OBftfi 


DEATH.  455 

None  shall  their  happiness  oppose, 
Nor  interrupt  their  peace. 

6  "But  bright  rewards  shall  recompense 
Their  faithful  service  here ; 
And  perfect  love  shall  banish  thence 
Each  gloomy  doubt  and  fear." 

{  £0  The  grave.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  grave  is  now  a  favor'd  spot, — 

JL    To  saints  who  sleep,  in  Jesus  bless'd; 
For  there  the  wicked  trouble  not, 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  At  rest  in  Jesus'  faithful  arms ; 

At  rest  as  in  a  peaceful  bed ; 
Secure  from  all  the  dreadful  storms, 

Which  round  this  sinful  world  are  spread 

3  Thrice  happy  souls,  who  're  gone  before 

To  that  inheritance  divine  ! 
They  labor,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more, 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

4  Then  let  our  mournful  tears  be  dry, 

Or  in  a  gentle  measure  flow ; 
We  hail  them  happy  in  the  sky, 
And  joyful  wait  our  turn  to  go. 

/  ^4t     (9^4)        Death  peaceful  and  triumphant.       -L-  M. 

1  O  WEET  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die, 
£5  Where  holy  souls  retire  to  rest ; 

How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye ! 

How7  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fann'd  by  some  guardian  angel's  wing ; 
0  grave  !  where  is  thy  vict'ry  now  ? 
And  wrhere,  0  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 


4-5G  RESURRECTION. 

I  ^»)  Z%o*  Wetted  who  die  in  the  Lord.  0.  WL. 

1  1   FEAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  proclaims 
-JCl   For  all  the  pious  dead  : 

"  Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  "  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 

From  suff'ring  and  from  sin  releas'd, 

They're  freed  from  ev'ry  snare. 

3  "  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord ; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward." 

I  ^0  ^  warning  from  the  grave.  0.  M. 

1  T1ENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 
JO  Is  equal  warning  giv'n  ; 

Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
And  far  above  is  heav'n. 

2  Death  rides  on  ev'ry  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  ev'ry  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  ev'ry  hour. 

3  Turn,  sinner,  turn  :  thy  danger  know  : 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below. 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn :  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  which  hourly  tell 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  in  heav'n — or  hell. 


^^^  RES1I  B  RBOTION. 

I  £  |  Longing  for  tli<  resurrection.  -L.  JV1. 

1  IVTO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more  ; 
-i^i    But,  calm  and  cheerful,  will  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave, 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  mine. 


RESURRECTION.  457 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 

And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust ; 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning!  through  the  skies, 

And  usher  in  that  glorious  day : 
Come  quickly,  Lord !  cut  short  the  hours : 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay. 

4  Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 

Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heav'nly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day. 

/  ^0  Assurance  of  the  resurrection.  L.  AL. 

1  YTkT HAT  sinners  value,  I  resign : 

▼  ▼     Lord !  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine ! 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there? 

3  0  glorious  hour !   0  blest  abode ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Savior's  image  rise. 


|  £fj  Hope  in  the  resurrection.  0.  M. 

1  nHHRO'  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path 
J-    Amid  the  deep'ning  gloom, 

We  soldiers  of  an  injur  d  King 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  pow'rs  decay, 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 


458  RESURRECTION. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat. 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie, 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

5  These  ashes  too.  this  little  dust. 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

G  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  ev'ry  eye 
Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With  songs  of  endless  praise. 

I  r)\)  The  resurrection  of  the  just.  C  M. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
-tl  And  triumph  o'er  the  just, 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  minded  with  the  dust? 

o 

2  Lo!  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades! 

The  dawn  of  heav'n  appears: 
The  sweet,  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  hear  the  voice,  "Ye  dead,  arise," 

And  lo!  the  graves  obey; 
And  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

!  They  Leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing- 
Rise  to  the  midway  air; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  bow  before  him  there. 

5  0  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 
Among  them  clothd  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at   his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 


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JUDGMENT.  459 

JUDGMENT. 
Judgment.  P.  M.      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

0!  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favor' d  sinners  slain: 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign ! 

2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 
Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see  ? 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea  and  mountain, 

Heav'n  and  earth  shall  flee  away; 

All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day: 

Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment!  come  away! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air ! 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  !* 

5  Yea!  Amen!  let  all  adore  thee. 

High  on  thine  exalted  throne; 
Savior!  take  the  pow'r  and  glory; 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own ! 

0  come  quickly! 
Hallelujah!   Come,  Lord,  come! 

(  02         The  day  of  judgment.         P.M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  IPvAY  of  judgment, — day  of  wonders, 
J-^  Hark !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 


460  JUDGMENT. 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine! 
Ye  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "This  God^is  mine!" 

Gracious  Savior! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ?* 

4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd,  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed ! 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow ! 

You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

5  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Si^hs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise ! 

May  we  triumph 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze! 

T  O  O  TAT 

/  ,.).)  Judgment.  L.  M. 

1  TTOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God 
JLX  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  word! 
11(5  speaks,  and  earth's  foundations  shake 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Where  now,  0  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  gen'ral  wreck? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down!* 

.')  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 

Your  c}'es  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene! 


JUDGMENT.  461 

Your  Savior  lives,  the  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

4  Jesus,  the  helpless  sinner's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 


Books  opened.  L.  M. 


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1  IVTETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
-i-^JL  Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  ev'ry  tomb, 

And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 

Aw'd  by  the  Judge's  high  command : 

Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 

And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  display'd, 

Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men ; 
Each  word  and  deed  now  public  made, 
Written  by  heav'n's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  ev'ry  soul  the  books  assign 

The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward ; 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine : 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 

May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve ; 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

/b5(946)     The  judgment  day.    P.  M.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  r\  REAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 
^JT  The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated : 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  whom  they  contain'd  before; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 


462  JUDGMENT. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

.With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  Tears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepar'd  to  meet  him. 

3  But  sinners,  fill'd  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepar'd  to  meet  him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated : 
Beneath  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

/  f)|  )   (947)  Christ  coming  to  judgment.  L.  M. 

1  rPHE  Lord  will  come !  the  earth  will  quake ! 

J-    The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake, 
And,  with'ring  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  shall  pale  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come,  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowliness  he  came; 

A  silent  lamb  before  his  foes, 
A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  will  come!  a  dreadful  form, 
With  rainbow  wreath,  and  robes  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Appointed  judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  He  who,  won!  to  shay 
A  pilgrim  <>n  the  world's  highway. 
Oppress'd  by  pow'r,  and  mock'd  by  pride, 
The  Nazarene.  the  crucified? 


ETERNITY.  463 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 
"  Rocks,  hide  us,  mountains,  on  us  fall !" 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 
Shall  joyful  sing,  "  The  Lord  is  come  !" 

787  ThejudgmenL  P.  M.       8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  O  EE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending ! 
£5  View  him  seated  on  his  throne ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 

Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom — 

Trumpets  call  thee ! 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Fill'd  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain ; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again — 

Greatly  mourning 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Savior, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love; 
0  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move — 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder ! 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ; 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 


ETERNITY. 
f  OO  The  heavenly  Canaan.  0.  M. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
J-    Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


464  ETERNITY. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-witnnng  ilow'rs : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green: 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0!  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  friffht  us  from  the  shore. 


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The  cvcrlastiiuj  song.  C.  M. 


1  T^ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long! 
JL^  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Savior,  sits  ; 

The  God  !  how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs: — 

Jesus,  my  love,  (hoy  sing! 


ETERNITY.  465 

Jesus,  the  life  of  all  our  ioys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  ev  ry  string. 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, — 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

6  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
0  for  some  heav'nly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  !* 

I  -±\J  The  glory  of  Clirist  in  heaven.  0.  M. 

1  f\  THE  delights,  the  heav'nly  joys, 
V-/  The  glories  of  the  place 

Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  ev'ry  heav'nly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  This  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man 

Whom  we  unseen  adore ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

5  Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode ! 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

6  And  whilst  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay, 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  bear  our  souls  away. 
u2  30 


4GG  ETERNITY. 


741 


View  of  heart  n.  L.  M 

EEN  faith  beholds  the  saints  above, 


And  hears  them  sing  of  Jesus'  love, 
I  fain  would  fly  to  join  their  lays, 
And  sing  with  them  my  Savior's  praise. 

2  But  can  my  soul  such  bliss  obtain, 
Whose  guilt  deserves  eternal  pain  ? 
Can  I  expect  his  face  to  see 
Throughout  a  vast  eternity? 

3  If  heav'n  be  mine,  'tis  all  of  grace, 
I'll  praise  him  for  the  lowest  place ; 
May  I  but  reach  within  the  door, 
My  anxious  soul  desires  no  more. 

4  "  There,  ye  that  love  my  Savior,  sit, 
There  I  with  you  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones  or  at  your  feet, 

So  I  might  see  his  lovely  face." 

|  ~dbw  The  delights  of  heaven  inco?iceivable.  C  M. 

1  "1VTOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
-L^l    Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 

What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heav'n  to  come; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin  and  shame : 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
But  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


ETERNITY.  467 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life; 
There  all  their  names  are  found ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  ground. 


743 


Glory  and  bliss  of  heaven.  0.  M. 


1  ~\TE  golden  lamps  of  heav'n !  farewell 

J-    With  all  your  feeble  light, 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  array' d  ! 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavements  of  those  heav'nly  courts 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amidst  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite, 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  share 
With  infinite  delight. 


lca 


744 


Mount  Zion.  C.  M. 


1  1VT0T  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
-Ll    The  tempest,  fire  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke : 


468  ETERNITY. 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels,  cloth'd  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n ! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  num'rous  sins  forgiv'n. 

5  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ! 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

|  Hbt/  Anticipation  of  heaven.  C  M. 

1  Z^IOME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
v^  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease ; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more ; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  a  throne,  how  dazzling  bright 

Th'  exalted  Savior  shines, 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  loll  wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs, 


ETERNITY.  469 

And  endless  honors  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire. 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

**  |  j '* 

/  ~ tO  Saints'  employ  in  heaven.  Li.  M. 

1  T^XALTED  high  at  God's  right  hand, 
-Li  Nearer  the  throne  than  cherubs  stand ; 
With  glory  crown'd,  in  white  array, 

My  wond  ring  soul  says,  "Who  are  they?" 

2  These  are  the  saints,  belov'd  of  God — 
Wash'd  are  their  robes  in  Jesus'  blood; 
More  spotless  than  the  purest  white, 
They  shine  in  uncreated  light. 

3  Brighter  than  angels,  lo  !  they  shine  ; 
Their  glories  great,  and  all  divine  ; 
Tell  me  their  origin,  and  say 

Their  order  what,  and  whence  came  they? 

4  Through  tribulation  great  they  came, 
They  bore  the  cross  and  scorn'd  the  shame; 
Within  the  living  temple  blest, 

In  God  they  dwell,  and  on  him  rest. 

5  Unknown  to  mortal  ears  they  sing 
The  sacred  glories  of  their  King; 
Tell  me  the  subject  of  their  lays, 

And  whence  their  loud  exalted  praise  ? 

6  Jesus,  the  Savior,  is  their  theme ; 
They  sing  the  wonders  of  his  name; 
To  him  ascribing  pow'r  and  grace, 
Dominion  and  eternal  praise. 

I  — t  |  Heaven  alone  can  satisfy  the  soul.  -L.  M. 

1  T?ROM  this  world's  joys  and  senseless  mirth 
JL     0  come,  my  soul,  in  haste  retire ; 
Assume  the  grandeur  of  thy  birth, 
And  to  thy  native  heav'n  aspire. 


470  ETERNITY. 

2  'Tis  heav'n  alone  can  make  thee  blest, 

Can  ev'ry  wish  and  want  supply ; 
Thy  joy,  thy  crown,  thine  endless  rest, 
Are  all  above  the  lofty  sky. 

3  Eternal  mansions  !  bright  array  ! 

0  blest  exchange!  transporting  thought! 
Free  from  th'  approaches  of  decay, 
Or  the  least  shadow  of  a  spot. 

4  There  shall  mortality  no  more 

Its  wide  extended  empire  boast, 
Forgotten  all  its  dreadful  pow'r, 
In  life's  unbounded  ocean  lost. 

5  There  dwells  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, 

The  God  that  all  the  worlds  adore ; 
With  whom  is  bliss  that  cannot  pall, 
And  joys  that  last  for  evermore. 

748  *«***■  RM-  7s 

1  TTIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light 
JlL  Dwell  the  raptur'd  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuei's  love  ! 

2  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

3  But,  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feefl  distress  no  more, 
IN  ever — never  weep  again. 

4  'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  th'  angelic  lyres  above. 
Hark — their  s<mgs  melodious  rise, 
Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  ! 

5  Happy  spirits!  ye  are  fled 

here  no  grief  can  entrance  find  : 


ETERNITY.  471 

Lull'd  to  rest  the  aching  head, 
Sooth'd  the  anguish  of  the  mind ! 

6  Ev'ry  tear  is  wip'd  away — 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day — 
Sorrow — in  eternal  rest ! 


749 


(848)  The  society  of  heaven.  C.  M. 


1  JERUSALEM!  my  happy  home! 
*J    Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

In  joy  and  peace  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bow'rs  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 

Around  my  Savior  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below. 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem !  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


472  ETERNITY. 


Hrll.  L.    M. 


750 

1  TTELL!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  ; 
-CI  It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear : 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 

Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies  ; 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play, 
And  thick,  sulphureous  vapors  rise. 

3  Conscience,  the  never-dying  worm, 

With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  woe  and  wrath,  in  ev'ry  form, 

Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  Wretched,  they  rave,  o'erwhelm'd  with  woe, 

And  bite  their  everlasting  chains  ; 
But  with  their  rage  their  torments  grow, 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains. 

5  Sad  world  indeed !  what  heart  can  bear, 

Hopeless,  in  all  these  pains  to  lie ; 
Rack'd  with  vexation,  grief,  despair, 
And,  ever  dying,  never  die. 

6  "  Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 

Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood ; 
0  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell, 
To  praise  my  Savior  and  my  God." 


751 

'A 


The  final  doom  of  the  wicked.  S.  M. 


ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes ! 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound; 
And,  through  the  num'rous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around? 


ranossioNS.  473 

3  "Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel-angels  first  prepar'd, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  Plow  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heav'n,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd,  shrink  away? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove. 

By  which  the  Savior  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 


752 
'L 


D  I  8  M  188 1  0  N  S. 

P.M.    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing — 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 


Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  refresh  us  ! 
Trav'ling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 


474  DISMISSIONS. 

Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 


Dismission,  or  a  parting  hymn.  -L*»  JM- 


75;} 

1  pHRISTIANS  and  brethren !  ere  we  part, 
v_y  Join  ev'ry  voice  and  ev'ry  heart; 

One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we'll  raise, 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Christians  !  we  here  may  meet  no  more, 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore  ; 

And  there,  releas'd  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

3  Now  to  our  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  everlasting  glory  done  ; 

Raise  ye,  his  saints,  the  sound  again, 
Y^  nations,  join  the  loud  Amen. 


The  peace  of  God  shall  keep,  <f'c.  Ju.  JM. 


754 

1  HPHE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
A    And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 

Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 

The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here  ! 

755  P.  M.  8* 

1  rpiUS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 
A    Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend  ; 
Whose  love  is  as  largo  as  his  pow'r, 

And  knows  neither  measure  nor  end ; 
'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home; 
We'll  praise  bun  for  all  thai  is  past, 

And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 


DISMISSIOXS.  475 


Dismissions.  S.  M. 


756 

1  /^VNCE  more,  before  we  part, 
yj  Great  God,  attend  our  pray'r, 
And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 

Of  all  assembled  here. 

2  And  if  we  meet  no  more 

On  Zion's  holy  ground, 
0  may  we  reach  that  blissful  shore 
Whither  thy  saints  are  bound. 

757  Atparting.  P.  M.       8.7.8.7. 

1  1%/TAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior, 
J-'A  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

758  p.  m. 

1  rp HANKS  for  mercies  past  receive  ■ 
J-    Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 

Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young : 

Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  peace  and  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  course  is  run, 
Take 'us  to  thy  house  above. 

/  f)\j  The  Christian  farewell  L.  M. 

1  HPHY  presence,  everlasting  God ! 

J-    Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad : 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  pow'r  sustain : 


476  DOXOLOGIES. 

When  sep'rate,  we  rejoice  to  share 
Thy  counsels  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heav'nly  grace ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our  grateful  vows ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


760  l.  m. 

T 


0  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise  and  glory  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  h'eav'n. 

701  c.  M. 

NOW  let  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

762  c.  m. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honors  paid, 
Henceforth,  for  evermore. 

703  o.  m. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
Your  grateful  voices  raise; 
And  God  trie  Spirit,  Three  in  one, 
Give  an  immortal  praise. 


764 


DOXOLOGIES.  477 


C.  M. 


ALL  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 
And  undivided  One; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Co-equal  honors  done. 


765 


P.  M. 


FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore, 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 
To  thine  image  us  restore; 

Vast  Eternal ! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

766  s.  m. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


APPENDIX. 


PRAISE  AND  WORSHIP  OF  GOD. 


7or 


The  presence  of  God  sought  in  his  house.      C.  Al. 


1  pOME,  0  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints, 
^   Our  humble  tribute  own, 

While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies ! 

3  But,  ah,  the  song,  how  faint  it  flows ! 

How  languid  our  desire ! 
How  dim  the  sacred  passion  glows, 
Till  thou  the  heart  inspire ! 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  temples  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


768 


Prayer  for  a  blessing  on  public  icorship.  7S. 


1  HPO  thy  temple  we  repair; 

A    Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there; 
There,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Christ  upon  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips,  inspire  our  tongue; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Christ,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

478 


PRAISE   AND   WORSHIP   OF   GOD.  479 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend ; 
Hear  us  when  thy  Spirit  pleads, 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Ev'ry  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn; 
Then,  at  ev'ning,  we  may  say, 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 


Delight  in  the  house  of  God.  0.  M . 


769 

1  TTOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
JLl  My  friends  devoutly  say, 

"In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day !" 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 

The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face.** 

3  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

4  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell, 
Here  God,  my  Savior,  reigns. 

i   i\J  Songs  of  praise.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  O  ONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
O  Heav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born ; 


480  PRAISE    AND    WORSHIP   OF   GOD. 

Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heav'ii  and  earth  must  pass  away; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth- 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
No  : — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death : 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  pow'rs  employ. 


Majesty  and  dominion  of  God.  JL.  M. 


77T 

1  /^OME,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 

v_y  Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise : 
But  0,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme? 

2  Enthron'd  amid  the  radiant  spheres. 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs 
Almighty  pow'r.  with  wisdom,  shines; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame. 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue 
Till  list'ning  wTorlds  shall  join  the  song. 


CHARACTER    AND   ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD.      481 

CHARACTER  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 
(   il  The  awful  majesty  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  TjmffEN  Israel  forth  from  Egypt  went, 

▼  ▼     And  Jacob  left  the  stranger's  land, 
God's  glory  shadow'd  Judah's  tent, 
And  Israel  own'd  her  Monarch's  hand. 

2  The  sea  beheld  his  pow'r  and  fled ; 

Back  to  her  source  was  Jordan  driv'n ; 
The  trembling  mountains  shook  for  dread: 
From  their  strong  base  the  hills  were  riven. 

3  0  sea!  what  terrors  urg'd  thy  flight? 

Why,  Jordan,  did  thy  flood  retreat  ? 
Why  mov'd  the  hills  ?  and  whence  the  fright 
That  shook  the  mountains  from  their  seat? 

4  Tremble,  0  earth,  when  God  appears, — 

Before  the  might  of  Jacob's  God ; 
Whose  pow'r  the  flinty  rock  declares, 
And,  melting,  pours  the  gushing  flood. 

|    /  tJ  The  divine  omnipresence.  0.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH  God  !  thy  gracious  pow'r 
*J    On  ev'ry  hand  we  see  ; 

0  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  right  hand  will  our  footsteps  lead. 
Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  pow'r  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 

The  hand  of  God  we  see  ! 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive, 
Ceaseless  proceed  from  thee. 

V  31 


482        CHARACTER    AND    ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

5  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 
On  thee  our  hopes  depend ; 
In  ev'ry  age,  and  ev'ry  clime, 
"irk? 


Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

The  divine  omniscience.  C  Al. 


774 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God  !  thy  piercing  eye 
XjL  Strikes  through  the  shades  ol  night, 
And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 

All  open  to  thy  sight. 

2  There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 

Nor  wicked  word  we  say, 
But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'tis  writ 
Against  the  judgment  day. 

3  And  must  the  crimes  that  I  have  done 

Be  read  and  published  there  ? 
Be  all  exposed  before  the  sun, 
While  men  and  angels  hear  ? 

4  Lord,  at  thy  foot  ashamed  I  lie, 

Upward  I  dare  not  look ; 
Pardon  my  sins  before  I  die, 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 

5  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 

That  my  Redeemer  felt, 
And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains, 
And  answer  for  my  guilt. 

6  0  may  I  now  for  ever  fear 

T'  indulge  a  sinful  thought, 
Since  the  great  God  can  see  and  hear, 
And  writes  down  ev'ry  fault. 

I  tO  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord.  ,7s  &  6s. 

1  pOMMIT  thy  way,  confiding, 
v_y   When  trials  here  arise, 
To  Him  whose  hand  is  guiding 

The  tumult  of  the  skies. 
There,  clouds  and  tempests,  raging, 

Have,  all,  their  paths  assign  d  ; — 


CHRIST.  483 

Will  God,  for  thee  engaging, 
No  way  of  safety  find  ? 

2  Trust  in  the  Lord  !  His  favor 

Will  for  thy  wants  provide, 
Regard  His  word ! — and  ever 

Thy  work  shall  safe  abide. 
When  sorrows  here  o'ertake  thee 

And  self-inflicted  care, 
Let  not  thy  God  forsake  thee ! — 

He  listens  for  thy  pray'r. 

3  Hope  on !  thou  weak  believer, 

Hope  on,  and  falter  not ! 
He  will  thy  soul  deliver 

From  deeps  of  troubled  thought : 
Thy  graces  he  will  nourish, 

With  hope  thy  heart  employ, 
Till  faith  and  love  shall  flourish, 

And  yield  their  fruits  of  joy. 

4  The  sorrows,  Lord,  that  try  us, 

0  bring  them  to  an  end ! 
With  needed  strength  supply  us, 

From  ev'ry  foe  defend  ! 
Let  us,  till  death  pursuing 

The  best — thy  chosen — way, 
In  heav'n  our  life  renewing, 

Praise  thee  in  endless  day. 


CHRIST. 


7761 


Hymn  for  advent.  'S. 


1  i^iOME,  thou  Savior  of  our  race, 
vy  Choicest  gift  of  heav'nly  grace  : 
0  thou  blessed  virgia's  Son ! 

Be  thy  race  on  earth  begun. 

2  Not  of  mortal  blood  or  birth, 

He  descends  from  heav'n  to  earth — 


484  CHRIST. 

By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiv'd, 
Truly  man  to  be  belie v'd. 

3  Wondrous  birth !   0  wondrous  child 
Of  the  virgin  undefrTd  ! 

Though  by  all  the  world  disown'd, 
Still  to  be  in  heav'n  enthron'd. 

4  From  the  Father  forth  he  came, 
And  returneth  to  the  same ; 
Captive  leading  death  and  hell — 
High  the  song  of  triumph  swell. 

5  Equal  to  the  Father  now, 

Though  to  dust  thou  once  didst  bow  : 
Boundless  shall  thy  kingdom  be — 
When  shall  we  its  glories  see  ? 

6  Brightly  doth  thy  manger  shine ; 
Glorious  is  its  light  divine  : 

Let  not  sin  o'ercloud  this  light ; 
Ever  be  our  faith  thus  bright. 

7  Praise  the  Father  on  his  throne ; 
Praise  his  co-eternal  Son ; 
Praise  the  Holy  Spirit,  too ; 
Let  each  age  their  praise  renew. 

(   i    (  Blessings  of  Christ's  kingdom.  /S&US. 

1  TTAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
-CI  Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong: 
To  help  the  pooV  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 


CHRIST.  485 

Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying, 
Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  show'rs 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flow'rs, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth ; 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  pray  r  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend. 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove : 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  love. 

•    /  O  (773)     Good  tidings  of  great  joy  to  all  people.  P.  M. 

1  A  NGELS  !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
-^\.  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds  !  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  light. 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages !  leave  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


486  CHRIST. 

4  Saints !  before  the  altar  bending, 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  his  temple  shall  appear : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

(iff  Praise  for  the  incarnation.  lis  &  10s. 

1  TTITHER,  ye  faithful,  haste  with  songs  of 
-tl         triumph, 

To  Bethlehem  go,  tfye  Lord  of  life  to  meet; 
To  you  this  day  is  born  a  Prince  and  Savior ; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

2  0  Jesus,  for  such  wondrous  condescension, 

Our  praise  and  rev'rence  are  an  off 'ring  meet; 
Now  is  the  word  made  flesh,  and  dwells  among  us ; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

3  Shout  his  almighty  name,  ye  choirs  of  angels, 

Let  the  celestial  courts  his  praise  repeat : 
Unto  our  God  be  glory  in  the  highest ; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 


The  teachings  of  Jesus.  L.  M. 


780 

1  TTOW  sweetly  flow'd  the  gospel  sound 
-CI  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  list'ning  thousands  gather'd  round. 

And  joy  and  gladness  fill'd  the  place! 

2  From  heav'n  he  came,  of  heav'n  he  spoke, 

To  heav'n  he  led  his  foll'wers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  aay. 

3  "Come,  wand'rers,  to  my  Father's  home; 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest;" 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust, 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride  decay  : 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepar'd  the  way. 


CHRIST.  487 

I  Qj  Miracles  of  Jesus.  G.  M. 

1  A  ND  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend, 
-£*-  When  veil'd  in  human  clay, 

To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away  ? 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  cause  the  blind  to  see  ? 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear — 0,  hear — 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me. 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe, 

And  sight  and  health  restore  ? 

0,  pity<L  Lord,  and  save  my  soul, 

Which  needs  thy  mercy  more. 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

When  sinking  in  the  wave  ? 
I  perish,  Lord ;  0,  save  my  soul; 
For  thou  alone  canst  save. 

ioZ     (774)  Characters  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  TX7HAT  various,  lovely  characters 

▼  ▼     The  condescending  Savior  bears! 
All  human  virtues,  all  divine, 
In  him  unite — in  splendor  shine. 

2  The  Corner-stone  on  which  we  build; 
The  Balm  by  which  our  souls  are  heal'd ; 
The  Morning  Star,  whose  cheering  ray 
Dispels  the  shades,  and  brings  the  day. 

3  He  is  the  burden'd  sinner's  Rest ; 
Our  Prophet,  and  atoning  Priest ; 
Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

Who  with  our  pray'rs  presents  his  own. 

4  He  is  our  Captain  and  our  Guide ; 
The  Friend,  the  Husband  of  the  bride ; 
The  Counselor,  the  Prince  of  Peace ; 

The  Lord  our  Strength  and  Righteousness ; 

5  The  Fountain  whence  our  blessings  flow; 
A  Lamb,  and  yet  a  Lion  too ; 


488 


CHRIST. 


783 


The  Sun  for  light  and  guidance  giv'n; 

The  Door  which  opens  into  heavn. 

6  He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  does  his  flock  in  safety  keep ; 
The  Conqu'ror  he,  the  Judge  of  men ; 
The  Faithful  Witness,  the  Amen ! 

*50  The  kind  Shepherd.  'S.  M. 

1  YT^HILE  my  Redeemer's  near. 

▼  ▼      My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear ; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows. 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wand'ring  feet  restore ; 
And  guard  me  with  thy  watchful  eye, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

/  o4    (782)  The  transfiguration.  L.  M. 

1  (^kN  Tabor's  top  the  Savior  stands, 
V>J  His  alter'd  face  resplendent  shines, 
And  while  he  elevates  his  hands, 

Lo  !  glory  marks  its  gentle  lines  ! 

2  Two  heav'nly  forms  descend  to  wait 

Upon  their  sufTring  Prince  below ; 
But  while  they  worship  at  his  feet. 
They  talk  of  fasi  approaching  woe. 

3  Amid  the  lustre  of  the  scene, 

To  Calvary  he  turns  his  eyes, 
And  Avith  submission,  all  serene 
He  marks  the  future  tempest  rise. 

4  Then  let  us  climb  the  mount  of  pray'r, 

Where  all  his  beaming  glories  shine, 
And,  gazing  on  his  brightness  there, 
Our  woes  forget  in  joys  divine. 


CHRIST.  489 

5  0  that  on  yonder  heav'nly  hills, 

Where  now  the  risen  Savior  stands, 
And  peace,  like  softest  dew,  distils — 
I  too  may  elevate  my  hands. 


/SO     (780)  Kedron.  10.10.10.10. 

1  rpHOU  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver 
JL        streams, 

Our  Savior  at  midnight,  when  moonlight's  pale 

beams 
Shone  bright  on  the  waters,  Avould  frequently 

stray, 
And  lose  in  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  the  day. 

2  How  damp  wrere  the  vapors  that  fell  on  his  head ! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his  bed ! 
The  angels,  astonish'd,  grew  sad  at  the  sight, 
Andfollow'd  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

3  O  garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honor'd  spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above ; 
The  triumph  of  sorrow, — the  triumph  of  love. 

4  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him ;  come,  bow  at 

his  feet ! 
O  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannahs  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

/Ol)  The  prayer  of  agony.  4  8s  &  1  6. 

1  T)EYOND  where  Kedron's  waters  flow, 
-D  Behold  the  suff 'ring  Savior  go 

To  sad  Gethsemane ; 
His  countenance  is  all  divine, 
Yet  grief  appears  in  ev'ry  line. 

2  He  bows  beneath  the  sins  of  men ; 
He  cries  to  God,  and  cries  again, 

In  sad  Gethsemane; 
He  lifts  his  mournful  eyes  above — 
"  My  Father,  can  this  cup  remove  ?" 

v2 


490  CHRIST. 

3  With  gentle  resignation  still 
He  yielded  to  his  Father's  will, 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
"  Behold  me  here,  thine  only  Son ; 
And,  Father,  let  thy  will  be  done." 

4  The  Father  heard ;  and  angels  there 
Sustain'd  the  Son  of  God  in  pray'r. 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
He  drank  the  dreadful  cup  of  pain — 
Then  rose  to  life  and  joy  again. 

5  When  storms  of  sorrow  round  us  sweep, 
And  scenes  of  anguish  make  us  weep, 

To  sad  Gethsemane 
We'll  look,  and  see  the  Savior  there, 
And  humbly  bow,  like  him,  in  pray'r. 

io(  Jesus  before  Pilate.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  man!     How  heavy  lay 
-D   On  him  the  sinner's  burden ! 
What  grievous  price  had  he  to  pay 

That  we  might  hope  for  pardon  ! 
Such  sorrows,  since  the  world  began. 
Before  were  never  seen  by  man. 

Nor  since  on  earth  been  witness'd. 

2  Behold  the  man! — it  was  for  thee 

His  shame  and  griefs  were  suffer'd ; 
Now  hear  him  say — "  Behold,  in  me, 

The  victim  for  thee  ofler'd ! 
The  guilt  was  thine, — its  fearful  load 
I  bore,  atoning  with  my  blood  ; 

I  died,  from  death  to  save  thee!" 

3  Blest  Jesus,  God's  beloved  Son ! 

Who  all  my  sins  removest, — 
Exalted  to  thy  Father's  throne, 

Show  that  my  soul  thou  lowst  ! 
And  let  thy  griefs  and  death,  <)  Lord, 
New  life  and  peace  to  me  afford, — 

Thus  glorify  thy  mercy. 


CHRIST.  491 

And  when  the  world,  when  flesh  and  blood 

To  paths  of  sin  allure  me ; 
That  I  may  keep  the  heav'nly  road, 

From  wand'ring  to  secure  me, 
In  mercy  cry  to  me — "  Behold 
The  man  who  suffer 'd  ills  untold 

For  thee  ! — Wilt  thou  forsake  me  ?" 


788 


Reflections  on  the  passion  of  Christ.         <S  &  OS. 


1  f\  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 

v_7  With  grief  and  shame  weigh'd  down  ! 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns — thine  only  crown  ! 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  thine ! 
Yet,  though  despis'd  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  How  art  thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
Plow  does  that  visage  languish 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn! 
Thy  grief  and  thy  compassion 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  thy  dying  sorrow, — 

Thy  pity  without  end  ! 
Lord,  make  me  thine  for  ever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove ; 
0  let  me  never,  never 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 

4  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  thee ; 

0  Jesus,  leave  not  me; 
By  faith  I  would  receive  thee ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  free; 


492  CHRIST. 

When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart; 
Release  me  then  from  anguish, 

By  thine  own  wounded  heart. 

ln\)     (778)  Christ's  Intercession.  L.  M. 

1  TTE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives, 
-CI   (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives!) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 

Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 
And  justice  arm'd  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in  the  Savior's  lovely  face 

Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts  i 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  pow'rful  intercessions  rise, 
And  guilt  recedes  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  ev'ry  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  pow'r, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend — 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  : 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads  and  must  prevail. 

790     (770)  The  Mercy-seat  L.  M. 

1  l^ROM  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
A     From  ev'ry  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  Mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

A  place  than  .-ill  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  Mercy-seat 

3  There  is  a  <c^\w  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 


CHRIST.  493 

Though  sunder'd  far — by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  Mercy-seat. 

4  Ah !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay'd? 
Or  how  the  host  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suff'ring  saints  no  Mercy-seat? 

5  There!  there  on  eagle  wing  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heav'n  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  Mercy-seat. 

6  0  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  Mercy-seat. 


791 


Christ's  exaltation.  0.  M . 


1  "IY/TAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthron'd 
-L^A   Upon  the  Savior's  brow; 

His  head  with  radiant  glories  crown'd, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heav  nly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plung'd  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet, 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 


4'J4  CHRIST. 

G  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 
Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 


792 


(779)  A  litnu;,.  P.  M.      "7s. 


1  O  AVIOR,  when  in  dust,  to  thee, 
^  Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
0  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe, 
Sufter'd  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness ; 
By  the  vict'ry  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  pow'r ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye : 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  pray'r, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds — thy  crown  of  thorns, 

By  thy  cross — thy  pangs  and  cries, 

By  thy  perfect  sacrifice, 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal  d  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save, 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord. 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restor'd — - 
Prince  and  Savior,  heal  OUT  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT.  495 

THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 
790  For  Whitsunday.  C.  M. 

1  O  PIRIT  of  truth,  on  this  thy  day 
£5  To  thee  for  help  we  cry, 

To  guide  us  through  the  weary  way 
Of  dark  mortality. 

2  We  ask  not,  Lord,  the  cloven  flame, 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone ; 
But  long  thy  praises  to  proclaim, 
With  fervor  in  our  own. 

3  We  mourn  not  that  prophetic  skill 

Is  found  on  earth  no  more : 
Enough  for  us  to  trace  thy  will 
In  scripture's  sacred  lore. 

4  When  tongues  shall  cease,  and  pow;r  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  thou  thy  trembling  servants  stay 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 


794 


;  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Spirit.  -P.  M. 


1  (~\  HOLY  Ghost,  descend,  we  pray, 
y~s  Abide  with  us  from  day  to  day, 

And  be  a  sun  to  cheer  us ! 
Let  thy  bright  beams,  thou  heav'nly  light, 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  gladness ; 

That  we 

To  thee 

Truly  living, 

To  thee  giving 

Pray'r  unceasing, 

Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

2  Give  to  thy  word  impressive  pow'r 
That  in  our  hearts,  from  this  good  hour, 

As  fire  it  may  be  burning; 


496  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

That  Thee,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  on  one  common  throne 
We  may  as  God  acknowledge ! 

0  stay 

And  sway 

Our  souls  ever 

That  they  never 

May  forsake  thee, 

But  hy  faith  their  refuge  make  thee. 

3  Thou  fountain  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity, 
Our  Christian  brethren  all  may  see 
Thy  witness  truly  given. 

Hear  us, 

Cheer  us 

By  thy  teaching, 

That  our  preaching 

Thy  salvation 

Soon  may  tell  to  ev'ry  nation. 

4  Direct  us  by  thy  counsel  still, — 
That  we  may  understand  thy  will; 

Our  ignorance  enlighten. 
0 !  grant  us  constancy,  that  we 
May  ever  faithful  prove  to  thee, 
How  much  soe'er  we  suffer. 

Descend, 

Defend 

From  all  errors 

And  earth's  terrors, 

Be  our  healing, 

Jesus'  love  and  peace  revealing. 


705 


(783)    The  influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit  implored. 


7s. 


1  TJOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Jtl  Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine? 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT.  497 

2  Let  me  see  my  Savior's  face, 
Let  me  all  his  beauties  trace; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  pow'r  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  sadden'd  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

5  Bid  my  sin  and  sorrow  cease; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heav'nly  peace; 
Joy  divine  I  then  shall  prove, 
Light  of  truth — and  fire  of  love. 

6  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  ev'ry  idol's  throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 

Sanctifying  influence.  S.  M. 

1  pOME,  HolySpirit,  come; 
vy  Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  ev'ry  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

32 


796 


498  Tin;  holt  SPIRIT. 

5  Dwell.  Spirit,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise  and  love, 
The  Father.  Son  and  Thee. 


797 


Quickening  Spirit,  L.  M. 


1  Z^IOME,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind, 
^  And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 

And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode.    . 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire? 
0  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame,. 

And  make  me  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Savior  see ; 
0  soothe  and  cheer  my  burden  d  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 


798 


The  influences  of  the  Spirit.  1  .  .M 


1  pRACIOUS  Spirit— Love  divine! 
VJT  Let  thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove; 

Fill  me  with  thy  heav'nly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me ; 
Set  the  burden'd  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  lamb  of  God; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 

Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Dwell  thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  slray; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Pill  my  soul  with  joy  divine; 

Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT.  499 


The  earnest  of  heaven.  C.  M. 


799f 

1  XV^HY  should  the  children  of  a  King 

▼  t      Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  thy  saints, 

And  seal  them  heirs  of  heav'n  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiv'n  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  my  Redeemer's  blood, 
And  bear  thy  witness,  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safely  bear  me  home. 


Spirit  of  Holiness.  CM. 


800 

1  G  PIRIT  of  holiness,  look  down, 
£5  Our  fainting  hearts  to  cheer; 
And,  when  we  tremble  at  thy  frown, 

0  bring  thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  fear  which  thy  convictions  wrought, 

0  let  thy  grace  remove ; 
And  may  the  souls  which  thou  hast  taught 
To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 

3  Now  let  thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before; 
Now  on  our  hearts  impress  thy  seal, 
That  we  may  doubt  no  more. 

4  Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 

And  make  our  darkness  light, 
That  we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in  sight. 


500  THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 

5  Then,  as  our  wond'ring  eyes  discern 
The  Lord's  unclouded  face, 
In  fitter  language  we  shall  learn 
To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

Ol/  1  (785)       God's  Spirit  will  not  always  thrive.       C.  M. 

1  /QUENCH  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
Vx/  The  Holy  One  from  heav'n; 

The  Comforter,  belov'd,  ador'd, 
To  man  in  mercy  giv'n. 

2  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord ; 

He  will  not  always  strive : 
0  tremble  at  that  awful  word; 
Sinner!  awake  and  live. 

3  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord. 

It  is  thine  only  hope : 
0  let  his  aid  be  now  implor'd ; 
Let  pray'r  be  lifted  up. 

4  Grieve  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 

Heirs  of  redeeming  grace ; 
With  grateful  hearts  his  love  record, 
Whose  presence  fills  the  place. 


802 


(786)       Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit.  P.  M. 


1  f~\  THOU  that  nearest  prayer! 
V-/  Attend  my  humble  cry; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessings  from  on  high: 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word. 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  bear 

Their  children  when  they  cry. 
If  they,  with  love  sincere. 

Their  children's  wants  Bupply; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  l<>\e  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heav'nly  Father!  thou — 

We — children  of  thy  grace — 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT.  501 

0  let  thy  Spirit  now 
Descend  and  fill  the  place; 

That  all  may  feel  the  heav'nly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

i  0  may  that  sacred  fire, 

Descending  from  above, 
Our  frozen  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love ; 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  grov'ling  souls  to  rise. 

oOb        (787)       Breathing  after  God.  P.M.       8s. 

1  f}  THAT  the  Comforter  would  come! 
v^  Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast, 
And  make  my  soul  his  lov'd  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  living  God  ! 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  heart  inspire ! 

Attest  that  I  am  born  again; 
Come,  and  baptize  me  now  with  fire, 

Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain : 
I  cannot  rest  till  I'm  forgiv'n; 
And  find  the  earnest  of  my  heav'n ! 

3  0,  love,  I  languish  at  thy  stay ! 

1  pine  for  thee  with  ling'ring  smart! 
Weary  and  faint  through  long  delay : 

When  wilt  thou  come  into  my  heart? 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  me  free, 
And  swallow  up  my  soul  in  thee ! 

QvJ-^t  Prayer  for  the  effusion  of  the  Spirit.  Ju.  M. 

1  f\  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
^-'    In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path; 


502  THE    TRINITY. 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

3  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh, 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  ev'ry  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

4  God  from  eternity  hath  wilfd 

All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfill^, 

The  Savior's  suff 'rings  crown'd  through  thee. 


8051 


THE   TRINITY. 
Prayer  to  the  Trinity.  L.  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  heav'n,  whose  love  profound 
JL     A  ransom  for  our  souls  has  found. 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ;    . 

To  us  thy  pard'ning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word. 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath, 
The  soul  is  rais'd  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  quick'ning  pow'r  extend. 

4  Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son! 
Eternal  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

o()()  Praise  to  the  Trinity .  CM. 

1  pi  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 
VJT  Who,  from  oar  sinful  race, 
Hath  chosen  myriads  to  proclaim 
The  honors  of  his  grace. 


80 


THE    ANGELS.  503 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  w7hose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heav'nly  birth  derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 

The  holy  Three  in  One, 
Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love, 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

/  Worship  of  the  Trinity.  S.  M. 

1  T^ATHER,  in  whom  we  live, 
-l     In  whom  wTe  are  and  move, 
All  glory,  pow'r  and  praise,  receive, 

For  thy  creating  love. 

2  0  thou  incarnate  Word, 

Let  all  thy  ransom'd  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  thy  redeeming  grace. 

3  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  pow'r. 

4  The  grace  on  man  bestow'd, 

Ye  heav'nly  choirs,  proclaim, 
And  cry  "  Salvation  to  our  God ! 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb !" 


THE   ANGELS. 
OV/0  Sympathy  of  angels.  0.  M. 

1  T3EY0ND  the  glitt'ring,  starry  skies 
Jl3  Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 
There,  in  the  boundless  worlds  of  light, 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dwells. 


504  THE    ANGELS. 

2  Legions  of  angels  round  his  throne 

In  countless  armies  shine; 
And  swell  his  praise  with  golden  harps 
Attun'd  to  songs  divine. 

3  "Hail,  glorious  Prince  of  peace!"  they  cry, 

''Whose  unexampled  love 
Mov'd  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms, 
And  royalties  above." 

4  Through  all  his  travels  here  below 

They  did  his  steps  attend, 
Oft  wond'ring  how,  or  where,  at  last, 
The  mystic  scene  would  end. 

5  They  saw7  his  heart  transfix'd  with  wounds, 

And  view'd  the  crimson  gore; 
They  saw  him  break  the  bars  of  death, 
Which  none  e'er  broke  before. 

6  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above, 

To  bear  him  to  his  throne; 
Clapp'd  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cried, — 
"  The  glorious  work  is  done !" 


800 


Angelic  praise.  k5.  M. 


1  HP  HE  Lord,  the  sov'reign  King, 
J-    Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high ; 

O'er  all  the  heav'nly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels!  great  in  might, 

And  swTift  to  do  his  will, 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 

The  orders  of  their  King. 
And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  nil  his  WOndroUS  works. 

Through  his  vasl  kingdom,  show 
Their  Maker's  gh>ry.  Ihou.  my  soul! 
Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  505 

Q_L  v/  Christ,  the  Lord  of  angels.  L.  M. 

1  f^i  REAT  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height 
^JT  Hast  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord,  thy  Son! 
Angels,  in  all  their  rohes  of  light, 

Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait. 

And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

In  works  of  vengeance,  or  of  love. 

3  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet, 

Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet, 
In  trav'ling  o'er  the  heav'nly  road. 

4  Lord  !  when  we  leave  this  mortal  ground, 

And  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise  and  come, — 
Send  thy  beloved  angels  down 
Safe  to  conduct  our  spirits  home. 


811 
2F 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 
(772)  The  year  of  jubilee.  P.  M. 

AIR  shines  the  morning  star ! 
The  silver  trumpets  sound — 
Their  notes  re-echoing  far, 

While  dawns  the  day  around  ! 
Joy  to  the  slave  ! — the  slave  is  free  ! 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 
Pris'ners  of  hope  ! — in  gloom 

And  silence  left  to  die, 
With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb 

Your  portals  open  fly ; — 
Rise  with  the  Lord  ! — He  sets  you  free  : — 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 
Ye,  who  have  sold  for  naught 

The  land  your  fathers  won, 
Behold  how  God  has  wrought 

Redemption  through  his  Son! 
Your  heritage  again  is  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee, 
w  J 


506  THE   GOSPEL    (ALL. 

4  Ye  who  yourselves  have  sold 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 
Ransom'd,  but  not  with  gold, 

Christ  gave  himself  for  you: 
His  precious  blood  has  maae  you  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee 

5  Captives  of  sin  and  shame, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 
An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

The  Lord's  accepted  year; — 
Let  Jacob  rise,  be  Israel  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

0  |^  The  coke  of  free  grace.  12s. 

1  rpiIE  voice  of  free  grace  cries — "  Escape  to 

J-      the  mountain !" 

For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  open'd  a 
fountain ; 

For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  trans- 
gression, 

His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  sal- 
vation. 

CJtorut. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb !  he  hath  purchased 

our  pardon, 
We'D  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded!  0!  flee  to  the 

Savior  j 

He  calls  you  in  mercy, — 'tis  infinite  favor; 
Your    sins    are    increasing, — escape    to    the 
mountain, — 

His  blood  can  remove  them,  it  flows  from  the 
fountain. 

3  0  Jesus !  ride  onward,  triumphantly  glorious, 

O'er  sin,  death  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than 
victorious ; 

Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congre- 
gation, 

While  angels  and  saints  raise  the  shout  of 
salvation. 


THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  507 

i  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escap'd  to  the 

shore ; 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  him  the 

m$re ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of 

the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever ! 

OlO     (790)  The  first  great  object.  C.  M. 

1  T)  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
J\  Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sov'reign  virtue  know ! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glitt'ring  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Nor  reputation,  food  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  0  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

814     (791)        The  Mercy-seat  11.10.11.10. 

1  f10ME,ye  disconsolate, where'er  ye  languish, 
v_y  Come,  at  the  mercy-seat  fervently  kneel : 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 

your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heav'n  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  tha  t  heav'n  cannot  cure. 


508  T1IK   GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  set'  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  boundless  in 

love ; 

Come  to  the  feast  prepard  ;  come,  evtr  knowing 

Earth  has  no  sorrows  butheavn  can  remove. 

Op)     (702)  Watch  and  pray .  P.M. 

1  /^1  0  watch  and  pray  ;   thou  canst  not  tell 
^  How  near  thine  hour  may  he ; 
Thou  canst  not  know  how  soon  the  bell 

May  toll  its  notes  for  thee  : 
Death's  countless  snares  beset  thy  way : 
Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

2  Fond  youth,  while  free  .from  blighting  care 

Does  thy  firm  pulse  beat  high  '! 
Do  hope's  glad  visions,  bright  and  fair, 

Dilate  before  thine  eye  ? 
Soon  these  must  change — must  pass  away  : 
Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

3  Thou  aged  man  !  life's  wintry  storm 

Hath  sear'd  thy  vernal  bloom ; 
With  trembling  limbs  and  wasting  form, 

Thou'rt  bending  o'er  the  tomb  : 
And  can  vain  hope  lead  thee  astray? 
Go,  weary  pilgrim  !   watch  and  pray. 

4  Ambition,  stop  thy  panting  breath  ! 

Pride,  sink  thy  lifted  eye  ! 
Behold  !  the  caverns,  dark  with  death, 

Before  you  open  lie  : 
The  heav'nly  warning  now  obey ; 
Ye  sons  of  pride,  go  watch  and  pray. 

0  J '  )    (793)        Trust  in  Qod  wider  iarknem.  I  •  M. 

1  f\  LET  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 
v/  While  darkness  veils  the  sky, 
And  wail  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 

Wrapp'd  yet  in  mystery: 
I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see;* 
Bui  all  is  well — since  ruTd  by  thee. 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  509 

2  Thus,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  path  of  duty  on  ; 
What  though  some  cherish'd  joys  are  fled, 

Some  flatt'ring  dreams  are  gone  ? 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joj's  remain  : 
Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain  ? 

81  /      (794)  The  broad  road.  L.  M. 

1  T)  ROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
-D  And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 

With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heav'nly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  lalse  apostates  never  knew. 

818  £795)      A  fountain  opened.       P.  M.  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  Z^IOME  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain, 
V_y    Sinners  !  ruin'd  by  the  fall; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all, 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Open'd  when  the  Savior  died. 

2  Come,  in  poverty  and  meanness, 

Come,  defil'd  without,  within ; 
From  infection  and  uncleanness, 

From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
Wash  your  robes  and  make  them  white ; 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 


510  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

3  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find; 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

4  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood ; 
God  is  faithful — God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  he  was  glorified. 

0  1  f)  Li  ring  waters.  I  •  M. 

1  r|MiE  Fountain  flows  !  waters  of  life  bestow- 

1-  ing : 

Come,  thirsty  soul,  nor  perish  in  thy  pride ! 
Take,  as  a  gift,  what  from  the  throne  is  flowing, 
So  cry  the  Lamb,  the  Spirit,  and  the  bride. 
Come  ! — nothing  bars  the  way  ; 

Come  drink  as  thou  shalt  choose, 
There  is  no  price  to  pay  : 
The  Fountain  flows  ! 

2  The  Fountain  flows! — With  heart  and  hands 

be  ready, 
Ye  sons  of  want,  the  proffer'd  boon  to  meet ! 
The  sinner's  friend,  the  helper  of  the  needy, 
Your  thither  course  will  with  his  favor  greet : 
The  waters  each  may  take 

Who  now  his  mis'ry  knows  ; — 
Who  longs — 'tis  for  his  sake 
The  Fountain  flows. 

;)  The  Fountain  flows  !— Thank  God,  the  fullest 
measure 
Of  grace  and  powY  here  meets  our  utmosl 
need, 
Now.  sinner,  wrouldst  thou  ever  share  its  plea- 
sure 
Baste,  like  the   panting  roe,  with  earnest 
speed  : 


THE    GOSPEL    CALL.  511 

Draw  to  the  waters  near 

Where  thirst  and  languor  close — 

With  waters  sweet  and  clear 
The  Fountain  flows. 

4  The  Fountain  flows !  for  all  a  fount  of  healing; 
He's  blest  for  wThom  it  shall  not  flow  in  vain ! 
Who  drinks — a  well  of  water  never  failing, 
In  him  to  endless  life  it  shall  remain : 
For  whoso  tries  its  pow'r 

From  thirst  shall  now  repose, 
And  ne'er  be  thirsty  more  : 
The  Fountain  flows. 

OwV/    ("97)       Expostulation  with  the  sinner,     r.  M.  7s. 

1  DINNER,  is  thy  heart  at  rest? 
£5  Is  thy  bosom  void  of  fear? 
Art  thou  not  by  guilt  oppress'd  ? 

Speaks  not  conscience  in  thine  ear? 

2  Can  this  world  afford  thee  bliss? 

Can  it  chase  away  thy  gloom  ? 
Flatt'ring,  false,  and  vain  it  is  : — 
Tremble  at  the  worldling's  doom. 

3  Think,  0  sinner,  on  thine  end; 

See  the  judgment-day  appear  ! 
Thither  must  thy  spirit  wend; 

There  thy  righteous  sentence  hear. 

4  Wretched,  ruin'd,  helpless  soul, 

To  a  Savior's  blood  apply ; 

He  alone  can  make  thee  whole  ; 

Fly  to  Jesus, — sinner,  fly ! 

8,21  (798)     Come  to  Jesus.     P.M.     6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5. 


>p 


OOR,  wilder'd,  weeping  heart, 
What  can  relieve  thee  ? 
Come,  sinful  as  thou  art, 

Christ  will  receive  thee ; 
Come,  though  with  woe  oppress'd, 
Soft  is  the  Savior's  breast, 


512  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

There  may'st  thou  sweetly  rest, 
There  naught  shall  grieve  thee. 

2  Come,  trembling,  timid  soul, 

Why  this  delaying? 
Thunders,  that  o  er  thee  roll, 

Fall  on  thee  straying. 
Turn  from  destruction's  ways, 
Turn  to  the  throne  of  grace  ; 
There  seek  thy  Father  s  face, 

Weeping  and  praying. 

3  "Hence,  guilty  fear  and  doubt, 

Leave  me  for  ever! 
Lord,  wilt  thou  cast  me  out? 

Never — 0,  never  ! 
From  unbelief  of  mind, 
From  thought  to  sin  inclin'd, 
From  flesh  and  hell  combin'd, 

Thou  wilt  deliver." 


Look  to  Jesus.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  TVTEARY  sinner,  keep  thine  eyes 

▼  ▼      On  th'  atoning  sacrifice ; 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  his  life  for  thee ; 
There  the  dreadful  curse  he  bore; 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 

2  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him ; 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem ; 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay ; 
Look  thy  doubts  and  care  away  : 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

OiO     (799)        Acquaint  now  thyself with  Ood.  Us. 

1     \  CQUAINT  thyself  quickly, ,0  sinner,  witnGod, 
Jl\.  And  joy,  like  the  sunshine,  shall  beam  on 

thy  road, 
And  peace,  like  the  dew-drop,  shall  fall  on  thy  head, 
And  sleep,  like  an  angel,  shall  visit  thy  bed. 


THE   GOSPEL    CALL.  513 

2  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  0  sinner,  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee,  when  fears  are  abroad ; 
Thy  safeguard  in  dangers  that  threaten  thy  path  ; 
Thy  joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 


824 


(801)  Expostulation.  P.  M.       7s. 

INNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live  ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  love  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Savior,  asks  you  why; 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  you  might  live  ! 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinner  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why ; 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die  ?* 

(802)  Danger  of  delay.  P.  M.  lis. 

1  ~pvELAY  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  draw  near ; 
JL>J  The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee ! 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Savior  is  here, 

Redemption  is  purchas'd,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God? 


826 


514  Tin;    GOSPEL    (ALL. 

A  fountain  is  open'd,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleans'd  in  his  pardoning 
blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day : 

Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  shades  of  the  tomb ; 

Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not!  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  griev'd  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 

flight, 

And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

Now  the  day  of  grace.  o.  M. 

1  "\TOW  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
-J^    Now  to  the  Savior  come; 
The  Lord  is  calling,  "  Seek  my  face, 

And  I  will  guide  you  home." 

2  A  Father  bids  you  speed  ; 
0  wherefore  then  delay  ? 

He  calls  in  love ;  he  sees  your  need ; 
He  bids  you  come  to-day. 

3  To-day  the  prize  is  won; 
The  promise  is  to  save ; 

Then,  0,  be  wise ;  to-morrow's  sun 
May  shine  upon  your  grave. 

/  Exhortation  to  work  while  it  is  day.  S.  M- 

1  HHHE  swift-declining  day, 
JL    How  fast  its  moments  ily, 
While  evenings  broad  and  gloomy  shade 

Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  pace, 
And  use  the  hours  of  light; 

For  know  its  Maker  can  command 
An  instant,  endless  night. 

3  Give  glory  to  the  Lord 
Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere; 


82 


THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  515 

Submissive,  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

4  Then  shall  new  lustre  break 
Through  all  the  heavy  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light, 
In  your  celestial  home. 

0^0  The  shiner  entreated  to  awake.  -P.  M.  7s. 

1  Q INNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep  ; 
£5  Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep; 
Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead ; 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Awake  from  sleep ;  arise  from  death ; 
See  the  bright  and  living  path ; 
Watchful,  tread  that  path ;  be  wTise ; 
Leave  thy  folly;  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly;  cease  from  crime; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time ; 
Life  secure  without  delay ; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

4  0  then  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night; 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

O^y  Vanity  of  the  world.  C.  M. 

1  T)E  thou,  0  Lord,  my  treasure  here, 
J3  And  fix  my  thoughts  above ; 
Unveil  thy  glories  to  my  view, 

And  bid  me  taste  thy  love. 

2  The  world  how  mean  with  all  its  store, 

Compar'd  with  thee,  my  Lord  ! 
Its  vain  and  fleeting  joys  how  few ! 
How  little  they  afford! 

3  The  goods  of  earth  are  empty  things, 

And  pleasures  soon  decay ; 
Its  honors  are  but  noisy  breath, 
And  sceptres  pass  away. 


516  PENITENCE. 

4  Ye  vain  and  glitt'ring  toys,  begone; 
Ye  false  delights,  adieu; 
My  glorious  Lord  fills  all  the  space, 
And  leaves  no  room  for  you. 

Oe)()  (808)     A  voice  of  warning.     P.M.     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  rpHAT  warning  voice,  0  sinner,  hear. 
JL    And  while  salvation  lingers  near. 

The  heav'nly  call  obey, 
Flee  from  destruction's  downward  path. 
Flee  from  the  threat'ning  storm  of  wrath 

That  rises  o'er  thy  way. 

2  Soon  night  comes  on  with  thick'ning  shade. 
The  tempest  hovers  o'er  thy  head, 

The  winds  their  fury  pour ; 
The  lightnings  rend  the  earth  and  skies, 
The  thunders  roar,  the  flames  arise : 

What  terrors  fill  that  hour ! 

3  That  warning  voice,  0  sinner,  hear, 
Whose  accents  linger  on  thine  ear ; 

Thy  footsteps  now  retrace : 
Renounce  thy  sins,  and  be  forgiv'n, 
Believe,  become  an  heir  of  heav'n. 

And  sing  redeeming  grace. 

4  Then,  while  a  voice  of  pardon  speaks. 
The  storm  is  hush'd,  the  morning  breaks, 

The  heav'ns  are  all  serene ; 
Fresh  verdure  clothes  the  beauteous  fields, 
Joy  echoes  on  the  distant  hills, 

New  wonders  fill  the  scene. 


PENITENCE. 

OOl  (800)        Prayer  jhr  the  Spirit's  influence.        CM. 

1  i^l  REAT  God,  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
VJT  Abas'd,  in  dust  I  fall ; 
My  crimes  of  complicated  guilt 
Aloud  for  judgment  call. 


PENITENCE.  517 

2  I  own  my  ways  to  be  corrupt, 

My  service  stain'd  with  sin;     ' 

Make  thou  my  broken  spirit  whole, 

My  burden' d  conscience  clean. 

3  Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Implant  a  holy  fear; 
And  through  thine  all-abounding  grace 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

4  On  my  distress'd,  benighted  soul, 

0  cause  thy  face  to  shine ; 
Make  me  to  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  tell  me  I  am  thine. 

OOw  Invitation  accepted.  Jr.  M.        IS. 

1  \  M  I  call'd?  and  can  it  be! 

-£L  Has  my  Savior  chosen  me  ? 

Guilty,  wretched  as  I  am, 

Has  he  named  my  worthless  name? 

Vilest  of  the  vile  am  I, 

Dare  I  raise  my  hopes  so  high? 

2  Am  I  call'd?  I  dare  not  stay, 
May  not,  must  not  disobey ; 
Here,  I  lay  me  at  thy  feet, 
Clinging  to  the  mercy-seat: 
Thine  I  am  and  thine  alone; 
Lord,  with  me  thy  will  be  done. 

3  Am  I  call'd  ?  what  shall  I  bring 
As  an  off  ring  to  my  King? 
Poor,  and  blind,  and  naked,  I 
Trembling  at  thy  footstool  lie ; 
Naught  but  sin  I  call  mine  own, 
Nor  for  sin  can  sin  atone. 

4  Am  I  call'd?  an  heir  of  God! 
Wash'd,  redeem'd  b}^  precious  blood! 
Father,  lead  me  in  thy  hand, 
Guide  me  to  that  better  land, 
Where  my  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
Pillow'd  on  my  Savior's  breast. 


518  PENITENCE. 


DO  T      ivr 

?)•)    (811)       Surrendering  the  heart  to  Christ.       L.  M. 


8 

1  T>LEST  Jesus !  when  thy  cross  I  view. — 
J-)   That  mysfry  to  th'  angelic  host  — 

I  gaze  with  grief  and  rapture  too, 
And  all  my  soul's  in  wonder  Lost. 

2  What  strange  compassion  fillM  thy  breast, 

That  brought  thee  from  thy  throne  on  high. 
To  woes,  that  cannot  be  express'd, 
To  be  despis'd,  to  groan  and  die? 

3  Was  it  for  man,  rebellious  man. 

Sunk  by  his  crimes  below  the  grave, 
Who,  justly  doom'd  to  endless  pain, 
Found  none  to  pity  or  to  save? 

4  For  man  didst  thou  forsake  the  sky 

To  bleed  upon  th'  accursed  tree? 
And  didst  thou  taste  of  death  to  buy 
Immortal  life  and  bliss  for  me? 

5  Had  I  a  voice  to  praise  thy  name, 

Loud  as  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 
Had  I  the  raptur'd  seraph's  flame. 
My  debt  of  love  could  ne'er  be  paid. 

004      (812)         Sandification  and  pardon.  CM. 

1  ^VV^HERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads? 

▼  ▼      Can  rocks  or  mountains  save? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  an  avenging  God? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly  ; 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blond. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure, 

And  wash  away  our  sins: 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more, 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 

4  We  bless  that  wondrous  purple  stream 

That  cleanses  ev'ry  stain ; 
Our  souls  are  yet  hut  half-redeem'd, 
If  sin  the  tyrant  reign.* 


SUPPLICATION   FOR    THE    DIVINE    MERCY.    519 


(813)  Deep  contrition.  P.M.       7s. 

1  TESUS,  save  my  dying  soul, 

O    Make  the  broken  spirit  whole; 
Humbled  in  the  dust  I  lie ; 
Savior,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  ev'ry  grace, 
Now  reveal  thy  smiling  face ; 
Grant  the  joy  of  sin  forgiv'n, 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  of  heav'n. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  thee  is  known — 
Thou  art  righteous,  thou  alone  : 
All  my  help  is  from  thy  cross; 
All  besides  I  count  but  loss. 

4  Lord,  in  thee  I  now  believe ; 
Wilt  thou — wilt  thou  not  forgive? 
Helpless  at  thy  feet  I  lie ; 
Savior,  leave  me  not  to  die. 


SUPPLICATION   FOR  DIVINE   MERCY. 

FOR    PRAYER-MEETINGS    AND    REVIVALS. 

OOO       (814)  The  burden  of  sin.  S.  M. 

1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 
-^X.  Burden'd  and  sick  and  faint! 

To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint? 

2  My  Savior  bids  me  come, 

Ah !  why  do  I  delay  ? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  nim  I  stay. 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back 

From  which  I  cannot  part? 
Which  will  not  let  the  Savior  take 
Possession  of  my  heart? 


520      SUPPLICATION    FOR    THE   DIY1NK    MERCY. 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom  sin. 

5  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 

Which  1  have  fear'd  to  see; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

6  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  pow'r  display; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  veil  away. 

7  I  now  believe  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone  ; 

According  to  my  faith,  to  me, 

0  let  it,  Lord,  be  done  I* 


837+ 


Our  Advocate.  L.  M. 


1  TCTHERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 
▼  ▼      Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 


2  He  hears  the  breathings  of  desire; 

The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

And  hope  to  reach  his  gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye; 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands. 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high. 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  hears  and  soothes  each  humble  groan; 

He  recommends  cadi  broken  pray'r; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone 

Whose  powY  and  love  forbid  despair. 


SUPPLICATION   FOR   THE    DIVINE    MERCY.      521 

000  (816)  The  inward  conflict.  S.  M. 

1  A  ND  wilt  thou  yet  be  found, 
-A-  And  may  I  still  draw  near? 
Then  listen  to  the  plaintive  sound 

Of  a  poor  sinner's  pray'r. 

2  Jesus,  thine  aid  afford, 

If  still  the  same  thou  art, 
To  thee  I  look,  to  thee,  my  Lord ! 
Lift  up  a  fainting  heart. 

3  Thou  seest  my  troubled  breast, 

The  struggles  of  my  will, 
The  foes  that  interrupt  my  rest, 
The  agonies  I  feel.* 

4  0,  my  offended  Lord, 

Restore  my  inward  peace, 
I  know  thou  canst;  pronounce  the  word, 
And  bid  the  tempest  cease ! 

5  I  long  to  see  thy  face, 

Thy  Spirit  I  implore,  , 

The  living  water  of  thy  grace, 
That  I  may  thirst  no  more. 

OOU  Burden  of  guilt.  CM. 

1  T^TITH  guilt  oppress'd,  bow'd  down  with  sin, 

▼  ▼     Beneath  its  load  I  groan; 
Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  heart  of  flesh ; 
Remove  this  heart  of  stone. 

2  A  burden'd  sinner,  lo  !  I  come, 

In  dread  of  death  and  hell ; 
0  seal  my  pardon  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

3  Nor  peace,  nor  rest,  my  soul  can  find, 

Till  thy  dear  cross  I  see ; 
Till  there  in  humble  faith  I  cry, 
"  The  Savior  died  for  me." 


522      SALVATION    THROUGH    JESUS   CHRIST. 

4  0  give  this  true  and  living  faith, 
This  soul-supporting  view: 


Till  old  tilings  be  for  ever  past, 
And  all  within  be  new 


840 


(818)  Weary  tinners.  P.M.      7s, 

1  i^lOME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
v_y   All,  who  feel  your  heavy  load : 
Jesus  calls  the  wand'rers  home; 

Hasten  to  your  pard'ning  God. 

2  Come,  ye  guilty  souls  opprest, 

Answer  to  the  Savior's  call : 
"  Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest; 
Come,  and  I  will  save  you  ail." 

3  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  Love, 

We  thy  gracious  call  obey; 
Faithful  let  thy  mercies  prove, 
Take  our  load  of  guilt  away. 

4  Weary  of  this  war  within, 

Weary  of  this  endless  strife, 
Weary  of  ourselves  and  sin, 
•  Weary  of  a  wretched  life. 

5  Burden'd  with  a  world  of  grief. 

Burden'd  with  our  sinful  load, 
Burden'd  with  this  unbelief, 

Burden'd  with  the  wrath  of  God: 
G  Lo,  we  come  to  thee  for  ease, 

True  and  gracious  as  thou  art;* 
Now  our  weary  souls  release, 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 


S4I 


SALVATION  THROUGH   JESUS   CHRIST. 
(810)  Penitence  at  (he croes.  1  .  M.       <S, 

EARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 

-   Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued; 
See  his  body,  'mangled— rent. 
Cover'd  with  a  gore  oi  blood; 


1  TTEA 
11   Br 


SALVATION    THROUGH    JESUS    CHRIST.       523 

Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done ! 
Crucified  God's  only  Son. 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driv'n  the  nails  that  fix'd  him  there; 
Crown'd  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Plung'd  into  his  side  the  spear ; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain  ? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again, 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
No  !  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part : 
Break,  0  break,  my  bleeding  heart ! 


842f 


Salvation  by  faith.  XT .  M, 


1  rpO  us  salvation  now  has  come, 

J-    God's  wondrous  grace  revealing; 
Works  never  can  avert  our  doom — 

The}'  have  no  pow'r  of  healing. 
Faith  looks  to  God's  beloved  Son, 
Who  has  for  us  deliv'rance  won — 

He  is  our  great  Redeemer ! 

2  What  God's  most  holy  precept  claims 

No  child  of  Adam  renders  : 
But  from  the  throne  dread  vengeance  flames, 

And  speaks  the  curse  in  thunders. 
The  flesh  ne'er  prompts  those  pure  desires 
That,  'bove  all  else,  the  law  requires; — 

Relief  by  law  is  hopeless  ! 

3  But  all  the  law  must  be  fulfill'd, 

Or  we  must  sink  despairing ; — 
Then  came  the  Son — so  God  had  will'd, — 

Our  human  nature  sharing, 
For  us  the  law's  demands  obey'd, 
And  thus  his  Father's  vengeance  stay'd, 

Which  over  us  impended. 


524      SALVATION    THROUGH    JESUS   CHRIST. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  matchless  grace, 
To  Father,  Son  and  Spirit, 
We  lift  on'r  highest  songs  of  praise, 

Our  praise  his  favors  merit. 
All  he  has  said  he  will  perform, 
And  save  us  by  his  mighty  arm, — 
His  worthy  name  be  hallo w'd  ! 


•)  Thanksgiving  for  the  gift  of  Christ.  P.  M 


84 

1  T3  EJOICE,  ye  ransom'd  of  the  Lord, 
XV  Now  banish  all  your  sadness, 
Tune  all  your  hearts  with  one  accord, 

And  sing  aloud  for  gladness : 
Tell  what  the  Lord  for  us  hath  wrought, 
At  what  a  price  our  souls  he  bought, 

And  all  his  wondrous  goodness. 

2  A  thrall  of  Satan  once  I  lay, 

Beneath  death's  gloomy  power, 
Sin  rack'd  my  soul  by  night  and  day, 

And  deeper,  deeper  ev  ry  hour, 
From  that  which  gave  me  birth,  I  fell ; 
No  peace  within  my  breast  might  dwell, 

Sin  reign  d  in  all  my  nature. 

3  Good  works  with  me  could  naught  avail, 

By  them  I  must  have  perish'd ; 
To  goodness  dead,  I  dar'd  assail 

His  law  who  me  had  cherish'd 
My  anguish  drove  me  to  despair, 
Whilst  death  frown'd  on  me  ev'ry  where, 

And  hell  yawn'd  just  before  me. 

4  Then  touch'd  my  wretchedness  the  heart 

Of  llim  who  reigns  in  heaven; 
He  dcign'd  his  mercy  to  impart, 

And  show  my  sins  forgiven — 
My  father's  heart  yearn'd  over  me ; 
What  greater  love  than  this  could  be, 

Which  gave  his  richest  treasure? 

5  "Go,  my  beloved  Son,"  said  he, 

"  Thou  who  my  glory  wearest, 


SALVATION    THROUGH   JESUS    CHRIST.       525 

Now  let  the  world  my  mercy  see 

Whilst  thou  salvation  bearest ; 
Now  burst  their  bonds,  and  free  from  sin 
Destroy  the  reign  of  death,  and  win 

Eternal  life  for  sinners." 

6  The  Son  obey'd  the  Father's  voice, 
He  own'd  his  virgin  mother; 
Let  all  the  world  aloud  rejoice, 
,        He  hath  become  my  brother ; 
Yea,  he  my  humble  form  assumes, 
And  Satan  to  perdition  dooms, 
And  thus  his  kingdom  cometh. 


844 


t 


Sinners  received  by  Jesus.  x  .  M. 


1  "^  PHIS  man  sinners  doth  receive!" 

JL    Well  may  we  the  saying  ponder, 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live, 

And  from  God  and  heaven  wander  :- 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give — 
"  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

2  We  deserve  but  grief  and  shame, — 

Yet  his  words,  rich  grace  revealing, 
Pardon,  peace  and  life  proclaim : 

Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearts  believe 
"  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

3  Come,  ye  wand'rers,  one  and  all, 

Come,  we  all  have  invitation, — 
Come,  obey  his  gracious  call, 

Come  and  take  his  free  salvation ! 
He  has  died  that  we  might  live, — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

4  Savior,  now  I  come  to  thee  : 

Great  my  sins,  a  weary  burden ! 
Wilt  thou  mercy  show  to  me  ? 

Can  I  hope  to  find  a  pardon? 
I  will  trust ;  my  soul  relieve  ! 
Me,  a  sinner,  Lord,  receive ! 


526      SALVATION    THROUGH    JESUS    CHRIST. 

o4?3    (823)  The  Stmhr  owned.  C.  M 

1    A  LL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
--la.  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.* 

k2  Crown  him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 
Who  fix'd  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.* 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Adam's  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of*  all.* 

4  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

O^O  Christ  our  salvation.  L.  JV1. 

1  flOME,  guilty  sinners,  come  and  see 
v_y  Your  great  atoning  Sacrifice : 
Behold,  on  yonder  gory  tree, 

The  King  of  kings  for  rebels  dies. 

2  How  gracious,  how  severe  thou  art, 

Just  God,  in  thy  redeeming  plan! 
The  spear  that  pierced  Immanuel's  heart 
Reveal'd  the  fount  of  life  for  man. 

3  Hail,  hallo w'd  cross,  accurs'd  no  more ; 

Rich  tree  of  life  to  all  our  race ; 
Blest  tree  of  Paradise,  which  bore 
The  choicest  fruit — the  gift  of  grace. 

4  Lord,  shall  our  grief  or  joy  prevail? 

Our  heart  is  rent  amidst  their  strife; 


SALVATION    THROUGH    JESUS    CHRIST.       527 

Shall  we  the  Victim's  death  bewail, 
Or  hail  it  as  our  way  to  life  ? 

5  Thy  dying,  living,  boundless  love, 

While  here  below,  shall  tune  our  tongue. 
And,  when  we  join  the  choir  above, 
Thy  love  be  our  triumphant  song. 

Qjb  I  God's  holiness  and  justice  glorified.  xj-  M 

1  i~\  LOVE  !  be}rond  conception  great, 

yj   That  form'd  the  vast  stupendous  plan  ! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 
To  reconcile  rebellious  man ; 

2  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 

And  justice  all  her  right  maintains — 
Astonish'd  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

3  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too, 

In  Christ  they  both  harmonious  meet; 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 
And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

4  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God ; 

And  such  the  amazing  depths  of  grace, 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod 
The  chosen  sons  of  Adam's  race. 

5  With  grateful  songs,  then,  let  our  souls 

Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne ; 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

848     (825)  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  A  MAZING  grace ! — how  sweet  the  sound — 
-^jl  That  sav'd  a  soul  like  me ! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

'Twas  grace  my  fears  reliev'd ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believ'd ! 


528      SALVATION   THROUGH   JESUS   CHRIST. 

3  Full  many  ft  danger,  toil,  and  snare, 

My  soul  has  overcome ; 
Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 


849+ 


Lord,  remember  me.  C  JVI. 


1  f~\  THOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
v^  I  raise  my  soul  to  thee ; 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burden'd  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

%And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  shall  be; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  pray'r  of  my  last  breath, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

6  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 


850 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  529 

Cleansing  blood.  P.  M.       7s. 


1  TESUS,  to  thy  wounds  I  fly; 

*J    Purge  my  sins  of  deepest  dye ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Wash  away  my  crimson  stain. 

2  Plunge  me  in  that  sacred  flood, 
In  that  Fountain  of  thy  blood ; 
Then  thy  Father's  eye  shall  see 
Not  a  spot  of  guilt  in  me. 


851 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 


Gratitude  for  God's  mercies.  0.  M. 

1  T\^HEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

▼  ▼     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2  Unnumber'd  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

3  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

X  34 


530  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 
A  grateful  song  I'll  raise; 
But,  0,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 


852 


Casting  all  care  on  God.  o.  JYl. 


1  pOMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
Vy  And  ways  into  his  hands, 

To  his  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 
Who  earth  and  heav'n  commands, — 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey; 
He  shall  direct  thy  wand'ring  feet ; 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  God; 

In  duty's  path  go  on; 
Fix  on  his  word  thy  steadfast  eye; 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

4  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care ; 
To  him  commend  thy  cause;  his  ear 
Attends  thy  softest  pray'r. 


85c 


Of  -         -       n 

)        Divine  lighi  breaking  tnto  the  dO*d.         18  ^V  OS. 

1  a  OMETIMES  a  light  surprises 
^  The  Christian  wnile  he  sings ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  who  rises 

With  healing  in  his  wings ; 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  niter  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new  : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  531 

Let  an  unknown  to-morrow 
Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

4  Though  neither  vine  nor  fig-tree 

Its  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 
Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice; 
For  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

O04      (829)       The  pilgrim's  song.        7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. 

1  T> ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-CV  Thy  better  portion  trace ; 

Rise  from  transitory  things 

Toward  heav'n,  thy  native  place : 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source: 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 


532  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Soon  your  Savior  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and  }rou  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n; 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 

OOf)  God  our  Shepherd.  S.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is; 

JL    I  shall  be  wTell  supplied : 
Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heav'nly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  wTatefs  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me,  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Tho'  I  should  wralk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  1113^  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days : 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 


85( 


)  Confidence  in  Qod.  P-  M.      7s  &  6s. 


1  f^  OD  is  my  strong  salvation ; 
vJT  What  foe  have  ]  to  fear? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 
My  light,  my  help,  is  near; 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  533 

Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  in  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand? 
2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance; 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 

When  faint  and  desolate; 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

00  /  The  Christian  race.  C.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul;  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
^~JL  And  press  with  vigor  on; 

A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye; — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

QrJDi  P.  M.     10.6.10.6.9.9.4. 

QtJCj  God  our  light,  trust,  shield,  and  reward. 

1  /^j_OD  is  my  light ! — Never,  my  soul,  despair 
^-*    ln  hours  of  thy  distress ! 
The  sun  withdraws,  and  earth  is  dark  and  drear  : — 

My  light  will  never  cease ; 
On  days  of  joy  with  splendor  beaming; — 
Through  nights  of  grief  its  rays  are  gleaming, — 
God  is  my  light ! 


534  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  God  is  my  trust! — My  soul,  be  not  afraid! 

Thy  helper  will  abide : 
"I'll  not  forsake  thee  !" — Ho  has  kindly  said, — 

He's  ever  at  thy  side; 
In  feeble  age  will  yet  stand  by  thee; 
No  real  good  will  he  deny  thee: — 
God  is  my  trust! 

3  God  is  my  shield! — Of  me  he  taketh  care 

As  none  beside  could  do; 
He  guards  my  head, — he  watches  ev'ry  hair. 

All  dangers  brings  me  through  : 
While  thousands,  to  vain  helpers  calling, 
On  right  and  left  are  near  me  falling, — 
He  is  my  shield ! 

4  God's  my  reward  ! — Well  pleas'd  I  forward  go 

The  path  that  he  has  shown: 
It  has  no  trials  but  my  God  will  know. 

When  he  allots  my  crown. 
I'll  gladly  strive,  the  fight  sustaining, 
Until  in  death  the  vict'ry  gaining, — 
God's  my  reward. 

859      (833)  The  Christian  race.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears, 
-^\-  Let  ev'ry  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awrake  and  run  the  heav'nly  race, 

And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road. 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  pow'r 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
Shall  firm  endure  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  ever-flowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  hresn  supply; 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop  and  die. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  535 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heav'nly  road. 

000  (834)  Learning  of  Christ.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  f^\  0  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

vX  Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  pow'r, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraign'd ; 
0  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

0  the  pangs  his  soul  sustain'd ! 
Shun  not  suff'ring,  shame  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete; 
"  It  is  finish'd,"  hear  him  cry  : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay, — 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, — 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  ris'n  ;  he  meets  our  e}res  ! 
Savior,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 


*861 


(835)  The  three  mounts.  P.  M.       7s. 


1  TX^HEN  on  Sinai's  top  I 
▼  ▼      God  descend  in  maie 


see 
majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When  in  ecstasy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb ; 


5  •'  1 1 1  CHRISTIAN   EXPERI E  N I I 1 . 

At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  (in  Calvary  I  rest, 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  could  for  ever  stay, 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away ; 
Thou  art  heav'n  on  earth  to  me, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary. 


(837)  The  poor  man' sprayer.  L.  r .  M. 


862 

IAS  much  have  I  of  worldly  good 
^JL  As  e'er  my  Master  had ; 
I  diet  on  as  dainty  food, 
And  am  as  richly  clad, 
Though  plain  my  garb,  though  scant  my  board, 
As  Mary's  Son,  and  nature's  Lord. 

2  The  manger  was  his  infant  bed, 

His  home  the  mountain-cave, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 

He  borrow'd  e'en  his  grave  ; 
Earth  yielded  him  no  resting-spot ; 
Her  Maker,  but  she  knew  him  not. 

3  As  much  the  world's  good-will  I  share, 

Its  favors  and  applause, 
As  He  whose  blessed  name  I  bear, 

Hated  without  a  cause ; 
Despis'd,  rejected,  mock'd  by  pride, 
Betay'd,  forsaken,  crucified.  • 

4  Why  should  I  court  my  Master's  foe? 

Why  should  I  fear  its  frown? 
Why  should  I  seek  for  rest  below  '! 

Or  sigh  for  brief  renown? 
A  pilgrim  to  a  better  land. 
An  heir  of  joy  at  God's  right  hand. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  537 

QUO     (838)  True  mid  false  zeal.  C.  M. 

1  ^EAL  is  that  pure  and  heav'nly  flame 
^   The  fire  of  love  supplies  ; 

While  that  which  often  bears  the  name 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce,  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase.** 
•i  Dear  Lord,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 
And  from  our  hearts  remove  ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown, 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

Self-examination.  C  M. 

1  ^RIVE  first  of  all  thyself  to  know, 
£5  To  feel  the  plague  of  sin, 
Expos'd  to  everlasting  woe, 

And  nothing  good  within  : 

2  To  know  thy  wretched,  sinful  state, 
Averse  to  all  that's  good; 

To  feel  thy  guilt  exceeding  great, 
Thy  heart  oppos'd  to  God  : 

3  To  know  thy  law- condemned  case, 
And  own  thy  sentence  just; 

Thy  heart  subdu'd  by  sov'reign  grace, 
And  humbled  in  the  dust. 

4  To  know  the  pangs  of  pious  grief, 
For  sins  against  the  Lord  ; 

To  know  that  naught  can  give  relief, 
But  trusting  in  his  word. 

5  To  know  that  thou  art  born  of  God, 
Thy  num'rous  sins  forgiv'n, 

Thy  soul  redeem'd  by  Jesus'  blood, 
And  thou  an  heir  of  heav'n. 

x2 


538  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE, 

OV)5    (84°)  RdigUm.  L.  M. 

1  f  \  COME,  thou  great  and  gracious  pow'r, 
^J  Accept  a  home  within  my  breast  ; 

My  spirit  cheer  in  evYy  hour, 
In  ev'ry  season  give  me  rest. 

2  0  teach  me  well  to  know  my  heart. 

My  folly  and  my  sin  to  see ; 
On  earth  to  bear  a  lowly  part, 
And  give  myself,  my  all  to  thee. 

3  Teach  me  to  trust  a  Savior's  name, 

To  feel  a  Savior's  dying  love; 
To  be  redeem'd — be  that  my  fame ; — 
My  honors  let  me  seek  above. 

4  When  pleasure  cheers,  and  friendship  smiles, 

And  smoothly  sweeps  my  bark  along. 
Then  save  me  from  the  tempter's  wile 
Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  song. 

5  And  when  affliction's  gloomy  pow'r 

Shall  shroud  my  soul  in  sad  dismay, 
Rise  thou,  a  star  to  cheer  that  hour, 
And  lead  me  through  the  darkened  way. 

6  And  at  the  last,  when  ghastly  death 

This  life's  short,  brittle  thread  shall  break, 
Do  thou  attend  my  latest  breath, 
Thy  Spirit  clothe  me  when  I  wake. 

7  And  when  around  the  judgment-throne 

The  myriads  of  the  earth  shall  meet, 
0  wilt  thou  then  my  spirit  own, 

And  fill  me  with  thy  bliss  complete! 


Prayer  for  strong  faith.  0.  M. 


866 

1  f\  FOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink. 
yJ  Though  press'd  by  ev'ry  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 

of  any  earthly  woe  ! — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chast'niug  rod, 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  539 

But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ; — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  That  bears,  unmov'd,  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 
That  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drown, 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile ; — 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heav'nly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallow'd  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 


/  The  Christian's  clothing.  L.  M. 

1  FESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
*)    My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  : 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  death  of  dust  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea — 
"Jesus  hath  liv'd,  hath  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully,  through  thee,  absolv'd  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 


540  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE, 

5  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  thy  voice, 
Thy  banish'd  children  shall  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 


868 


Resignation  to  Providence.  C  M. 

1  rr^HE  Lord,  how  tender  is  his  lov 
A    His  justice  how  august ; 
Hence  all  her  fears  my  soul  derives, 

There  anchors  all  her  trust. 

2  He  showers  the  manna  from  above, 

To  feed  the  barren  waste ; 
Or  points  with  death  the  rushing  hail, 
And  famine  waits  the  blast, 

3  He  bids  distress  forget  to  groan ; 

The  sick  from  anguish  cease ; 
In  dungeons  spreads  his  healing  wing, 
And  softly  whispers — peace. 

4  His  vengeance  rides  the  rushing  wind, 

Or  tips  the  bolt  with  flame ; 
His  goodness  breathes  in  ev'ry  breeze, 
And  warms  in  ev'ry  beam. 

5  For  me,  0  Lord  !  whatever  lot 

The  hours  commission'd  bring ; 
If  all  my  with'ring  blessings  die, 
Or  fairer  clusters  spring ; 

6  0  grant  that  still,  with  grateful  heart, 

My  years  resign'd  may  run  ; 
'Tis  thine  to  give  or  to  resume, 
And  may  thy  will  be  done. 

Q\)fyf  Following  departed  worthies,  0.  M. 

1  f^i  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
vJT   Within  the  veil,  and  see 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  bath'd  their  couch  With  tears; 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  5  1  1 

They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now. 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask'd  them  whence  their  vict'ry  came ; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod  ; 

His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast; 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  his  own  pattern  given ; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Shows  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

0  |  \)  Following  departed  worthies.  0.  M. 

1  ~p  ISE,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
-C*>  By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 

Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquer'd  ev'ry  foe; 
To  his  almighty  power  and  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

Oil     (8^)  At  parting.  P.M.       7s. 

1  Tl^HEN  shall  we  all  meet  again? 
▼  ▼     When  shall  we  all  meet  a&ain? 


Oft  shall  glowing  hope  expire; 
Oft  shall  wearied  love  retire, 


542  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Oft  shall  death  and  sorrow  reign, 
Ere  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

2  When  in  distant  lands  we  sigh, 
Parch'd  beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Though  the*  deep  between  us  rolls, 
Friendship  shall  unite  our  souls ; 
And  in  fancy's  wide  domain 

Oft  shall  we  all  meet  again. 

3  When  the  dreams  of  life  are  fled, 
When  its  wasted  lamp  is  dead, 
When  in  cold  oblivion's  shade 
Beauty,  wealth  and  fame  are  laid, — 
Where  immortal  spirits  reign, 
There  may  we  all  meet  again. 

/  £       The  hope  of  Christian  friendship.  L.  M.  6  line  8. 

1  O  WEET  is  the  thought,  the  promise  sweet, 
*3  That  friends,  long-sever'd  friends,  shall  meet ; 
That  kindred  souls,  on  earth  disjoin'd, 
Shall  meet,  from  earthly  dross  refin'd, 
Their  mortal  cares  and  sorrows  o'er, 

And  mingle  hearts  to  part  no  more. 

2  But  for  this  hope,  this  blessed  stay, 
When  earthly  comforts  all  decay, 

0  who  could  view  th'  expiring  eye, 
Nor  wish,  with  those  they  love,  to  die  ? 
Who  could  receive  their  parting  breath, 
Nor  long  to  follow  them  in  death  ? 

3  But  wTe  have  brighter  hopes :  we  know 
Short  is  this  pilgrimage  of  w7oe  ; 

We  know  that  our  Redeemer  lives ; 
We  trust  the  promises  he  gives ; 
And  part  in  hope  to  meet  above, 
Where  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love. 

•)    (849)        Longing  for  heaven.  P.  M.      lis. 

1   1 1"  WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
-L  Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 


87 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  543 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin ; 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cupof  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway ;  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his 

God; 
Away  from  yon  heav'n,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Savior  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

0  •  ~t     (777)       Precious  promises.  P.  M.       lis. 

1  TTOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
XI         Lord, 

Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ? 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  has  said  ? 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 

2  In  ev'ry  condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As   thy  days   may  demand,   so   thy   succor 

shall  be. 

3  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee  ;  0  be  not  disniay'd  ! 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  o'erflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 


">44  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

5  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  praoe,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 

The  dame  shall  not  hurt  thee;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sov'reign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
And  then,  when  gray  hairs  shall  their  tem- 
ples adorn, 

Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 
borne. 

7  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  cannot  desert  to  his  foes  : 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake  ! 

O  /  0  The  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M. 

1  /^UR  heav'nly  Father,  hear 
^<J  The  pray'r  Ave  offer  now ; 
Thy  name  be  hallow'd  far  and  near, 

To  thee  all  nations  bow\ 

2  Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  pow'r, 

From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour. 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  for  ever  be 

Glory  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne  and  majesty, 
Of  heav'n  and  earth  arc  thine. 


THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE.  545 

THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 
O  /  0  (853)      Before  the  baptism  of  a  child.      P.  M.    7s. 

1  O  AVIOR,  Father,  Brother,  Friend, 
£5   (Ev'ry  tender  name  in  one,) 
Holy  Jesus,  now  descend, 

Perfect  what  thou  hast  begun : 
Whom  we  now  devote  to  God, 

At  a  parent's  hand  receive ; 
With  the  purifying  flood 

Now  the  Holy  Spirit  give. 

2  While  on  this  dear  infant's  head 

Pour  we  this  translucid  stream, 
On  the  rite  thy  blessing  shed, 

With  thy  blood  the  soul  redeem  : 
Seal  the  grace  upon  the  heart. 

By  baptismal  water  shown ; 
While  the  symbol  we  impart, 

May  the  saving  work  be  done. 


(854)        After  the  baptism  of  an  infant.         L.  M. 


877 

1  TTNITED  pray'rs  ascend  to  thee, 

v-J    Eternal  Parent  of  mankind  ; 
Smile  on  this  waiting  family, 

Thy  blessing  let  thy  servants  find. 

2  The  father  of  the  household  bless, 

The  priest,  the  patriarch,  let  him  move, 
That  all  his  family  may  trace 
In  him  thy  law,  in  lines  of  love. 

3  Regard  the  mother's  anxious  tears, 

Her  heart's  desire,  her  earnest  pray'rs, 
And  while  her  infant  charge  she  rears, 
Crown  wTith  success  her  pious  cares. 

4  Let  the  dear  pledges  of  their  love 

Like  tender  plants  around  them  grow, 
Thy  present  grace,  and  joys  above 
Upon  their  little  ones  bestow. 

35 


540  THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

5  Receive  at  their  believing  hand 

The  babe  whom  they  devote  as  thine, 
Obedient  to  their  Lord's  command — 
And  seal  with  pow'r  the  rite  divine. 

6  To  ev'ry  member  of  their  house, 

Thy  grace  impart,  thy  love  extend  ; 
Grant  ev'ry  good  that  time  allows. 
With  heav  nly  joys  that  never  end. 

O  (O  Baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  L.  M. 

1  flOME,  Holy  Ghost!  come  from  on  high, 
v^   Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou  ! 

The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

2  Exert  thy  gracious  pow'r  divine, 

And  sprinkle  thou  th'  atoning  blood; 
May  Father,  Son  and  Spirit,  join 
To  seal  this  child  a  child  of  God. 

ij  I  fj  Remember  in  ij  Christ  at  his  tabic.  C  M. 

1  TF  human  kindness  meets  return, 
J-  And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 

If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh ; — 

2  0  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  woe  ? 

3  While  yet  his  anguish'd  soul  survey'd 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed  ! — 
"  Meet  and  remember  me." 

4  Remember  thee!  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

The  griefs  which  thou  didst  bear! 
0  mem'rv,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 


MISSIONARY   HYMNS.  547 

000  T:.e  body  and  blood  of  Christ.      P.  M.       7s. 

1  T)READ  of  heav'n,  on  thee  we  feed, 
-L)  For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

2  Vine  of  heav'n,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 

Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give ; 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

3  Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  him  who  died, 
Lord  of  life,  0  let  us  be 

Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee. 


MISSIONARY  HYMNS. 

QqX        Universal  extension  of  Christ's  kingdom.        b.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  our  God,  arise, 

V_>7  The  cause  of  truth  maintain, 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  life,  arise, 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit,  rise, 

Expand  thy  heav'nly  wing, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruin'd  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  0  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

To  God  the  Savior  sing ; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heav'n, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

Oo2     (857)  Missionary  labors.         P.  M.  7s  &  6s. 

1  (P|N  Thibet's  snow-capt  mountains, 
^^  O'er  Afric's  burning  sand, 
Where  roll  the  fiery  fountains 
Adown  Hawaii's  strand — 


548  MISSIONARY    HYMNS. 

In  ev'ry  distant  nation, 

The  mighty  globe  around, 
The  heralds  of  salvation 

The  gospel  trumpet  sound. 

2  In  golden  armor  blazing, 

They  press  their  onward  way, 
And,  high  in  air  upraising, 

The  glorious  cross  display; 
Away  their  weapons  hurling, 

The  warring  nations  cease, 
And  hail  with  joy,  unfurling 

The  banneret  of  peace. 

3  Where  sin  hath  fix'd  her  dwelling, 

Where  death  the  tyrant  reigns, 
The  heav'nly  notes  are  swelling 

In  loudest,  sweetest  strains  : 
They  breathe — the  bones  are  shaken, 

And,  cloth'd  with  flesh,  arise, — 
They  bid  the  dead  awaken 

To  glory  in  the  skies. 

4  What  though  hell's  fiery  regions 

Pour  forth  their  dread  array ! 
Look  up! — angelic  legions 

Attend  you  on  your  way. 
March  on,  ye  sons  of  heaven, 

This  precious  promise  sing — 
"  The  heathen  shall  be  given 

To  Christ,  our  glorious  King." 

OO')  Universal  hallelujah.  P.  M.       7s&6s. 

1  TXTHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

▼  ▼      Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him,  who  once  was  slain. 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign? 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly, 


MISSIONARY   HYMNS.  549 

And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
The  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

Oo4:     (858)        Zion  triumphant.        P.M.    lls&lOs. 

1  ~pkAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sad- 
JLI         ness, 

Awake!  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no 
more ; 
Bright  o'er  the  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  glad- 
ness, 

Rise !  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrows  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes ;  but  the  Arm  that  sub- 

du'd  them 
And  scatter'd  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that 

pursu'd  them, 
Vain  were  their  steeds,  and  their  chariots 

of  war. 

3  Daughter  ofZion,  the  Pow'rthathathsav'd  thee, 

Extoll'd  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 
be ;   . 
Shout!  forthefoeisdestroy'd  that  enslav'd  thee, 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquish'd,  and  Zion  is  free. 

OOfJ       Prayer  for  the  enlargement  of  the  church.       0.  M. 

1  C  HINE,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
£5  With  beams  of  heav'nly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  pow'r  through  ev'ry  land, 

And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  through  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Savior  and  their  God  ? 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands; 

Sing  loud,  with  joyful  voice ; 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  exalt  his  praise ; 
And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice. 


550  MISSIONARY    HYMNS. 

880f        Departure  of  missionaries.  P.M.    7S&6s. 


!R 


OLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean; 
i  And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 
To  ev'ry  land  below. 

2  Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destin'd  shore, 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness 
And  death's  deep  shade  no  more. 

3  0  thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  holdest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 
Protect  them  from  all  harm. 

4  0  be  thy  presence  with  them, 

Wherever  they  may  be  ; 
Though  far  from  us  who  love  them. 
Still  let  them  be  with  thee. 

887     (861)  Missionaries'  farewell         8.7.8.7.4.7, 

1  "\TES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee ; 

X     All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell  ( 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, 

Joys  no  stranger's  heart  can  tell; 
Happy  home,  'tis  sure  I  love  thee, 
Can  I,  can  I  say  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  davs  and  Sabbath  bell ; 
Richest,  brightest.  Bweetesl  treasure, 
Can  I  say  a  last  farewell ! 

Can  [leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 


MISSIONARY   HYMNS.  551 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well, 
Far  away,  ye  billows  bear  me ; 
Lovely  native  land,  farewell ! 

Pleas'd  I  leave  thee — 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  desert  let  me  labor, 

On  the  mountain  let  me  tell 
How  he  died,  the  blessed  Savior, 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell ! 

Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 

Let  thy  winds  my  canvas  swell; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 
While  1  go  far  hence  to  dwell: 

Glad  I  leave  thee, 
Native  land,  farewell !  farewell ! 

OOO  The  Salvation  of  Israel  P.M.    7s&6s. 

1  f\  THAT  the  Lord's  salvation 
v>7  Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home ! 

2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  0  Lord,  in  pity; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
Release  the  fetter'd  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  thy  church  to  thee. 


552  MISSIONARY    HYMNS. 

889     (863)      Idolatry/ailing.      P.  M.   8.7.8.7.4.7, 

1  OEE  how  many,  lately  bowing 
^  To  their  idols,  wood  and  stone, 
Now,  a  blessed  change  avowing, 

Bow  before  the  Savior's  throne, 

And  with  gladness 
Praise  the  Savior's  name  alone. 

2  This  is  cause  of  joy  and  wronder; 

God  has  set  the  captives  free, 

He  has  burst  their  bonds  asunder, 

Happy  they,  and  glorious  he; 

God  our  Savior ! 
Who  can  be  compar'd  to  thee  ? 

3  When  thou  workest,  who  shall  stay  thee 

Who  shall  stay  the  work  begun  ? 
Lord,  go  on,  thy  people  pray  thee, 
Till  the  glorious  day  is  won ; 

And  the  gospel 
Takes  its  circuit  like  t*he  sun. 


Gentiles  coming  into  the  church.        1.  M.    lUS. 


800 

1  T)ISE,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem. 
-T^         rise ; 

Exalt  thy  tow'ring  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes; 
See  heav'n  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display. 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn ; 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn. 
In  crowding  ranks,  on  ev'ry  side  arise. 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barb'rous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend. 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend; 
See  thy  bright  altars  throng d  with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  ev'ry  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But,  fix'd  his  word,  his  saving  pow'r  remains; 
Thy  realms  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 


MISSIONARY   HYMNS.  553 

0\/X  Returning  to  Zion.  CM. 

1  T\AUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
JlJ  Exalt  thy  fallen  head ; 

Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust; 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 
Say  to  the  south,  "  Give  up  thy  charge," 
And,  "  Keep  not  back,  0  north." 

4  They  come!  they  come!  thine  exil'd  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs  thy  ransom'd  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

o\j  Z  The  glory  of  the  latter  day.  C.  M. 

1  T3EH0LD,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
JD  In  latter  days  shall  rise 

Above  the  mountains  and  the  hillS, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this,  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow : 
"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,"  they  say, 
"And  to  his  house,  we'll  go." 

3  The  beam  that  shines  on  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  ev'ry  land  : 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion's  tow'rs 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  No  strife  shall  vex  Messiah's  reign, 

Or  mar  the  peaceful  years ; 


554  MISSIONARY    HYMNS. 

To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

5  Come,  then,  0  come  from  ev'ry  land, 
To  worship  at  his  shrine; 
And.  walking  in  the  light  of  God. 
With  holy  beauty  shine. 

0\/0        (866)         Prayer  for  Zion' s  increase.  L.  M. 

1  A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake! 

--nL  Put  on  thy  strength — the  nations  shake! 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  Heathen  from  thy  throne. 
"  lam  Jehovah  ! — God  alone  !" 
Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt — 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 

The  blood  that  flow'd  from  Jesus'  side.* 

4  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come; 

0  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  homo  ; 
And  let  our  wond'ring  eves  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Christ's  one  fold  ! 

(K/4  (867],    For  domestic  missions.        P.M.    8s  &  6s. 

1  TXTHEN,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land. 

▼  ▼     Led  by  thy  providential  hand. 
Our  wand  ring  fathers  came, 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 

Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  name. 

2  Throughout  our  solitary  coast 

The  desert  features  Boon  were  lost; 

Thy  temples  there  arose  : 
Our  snores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallow'd  by  thy  rites,  by  pray'r, 

And  blossonfd  as  the  rose. 


FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS.  555 

3  And  0 !  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land  ! 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam, 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Savior !  wTe  own  this  debt  of  love ; 
0  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

To  move  each  Christian  breast; 
Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  name 

Through  all  our  desert  west. 

0*7  ?J  Exhortation  to  universal  praise.  L.  M. 

1  T^ROM  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies 
-T    Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring ; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing ; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim,    . 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Savior's  name. 

4  In  ev'ry  land  begin  the  song; 
To  ev'ry  land  the  strains  belong; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 


FOR   SOCIAL   MEETINGS. 
0\j  U  (864)  Union  of  saints  on  earth  and  in  heaven.    C.  M, 

1  rpHE  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 
J-    But  one  communion  make; 
Join'd  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love; 
All  of  his  grace  partake. 


55G  FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God. 

To  his  commands  we  bow; 
Part  of  the  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo!  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus !  be  our  constant  guide ! 

Then,  when  the  word  is  giv'n, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide 
And  land  us  safe  in  heav'n. 


897f 


Christian  fellowship.  0.  M. 


1  /^|UR  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 
v./   Cemented,  mix'd  in  one, 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
"Tis  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burn'd  within. 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire, 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed  and  bless'd, 
And  fill'd  th'  cnlarg'd  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heav'ns  are  big  with  rain; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows; 

13ut  pour  a,  mighty  Hood; 
()  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 

h  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 
And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown; 


FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS.  557 

When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 
Proclaim' d  by  thee  thine  own; 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 
We  sinners,  sav'd  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  chang'd, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face. 

o\/0  (868)   For  synods  and  conferences.   P.M.  7s&6s~ 

1  T7R0M  Calv'ry's  sacred  mountain, 
Jl     Where  hung  the  Son  of  God, 
Whilst  from  his  heart's  deep  fountain 

Gush'd  forth  the  crimson  flood, 
The  voice  of  mercy  plighted, 

Bids  us,  in  Jesus'  name, 
Proclaim  to  the  benighted 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 

2  Come,  brethren,  whom,  anointed 

With  unction  from  on  high, 
The  Master  has  appointed 

To  preach  his  kingdom  nigh; 
We'll  haste  o'er  mount  and  river, 

Through  city,  town,  and  plain, 
The  ruin  d  to  deliver 

From  death  and  Satan's  chain. 

3  For  us  the  great  Creator, 

Forsook  his  heav'nly  throne, 
Array 'd  in  human  nature, 

For  rebels  to  atone : 
And  shall  we  flee  privation, 

Or  dread  his  cross  to  bear; 
Withholding  his  salvation 

From  souls  to  Jesus  dear?* 

4  We'll  raise  our  Master's  banner, 

We'll  cry  aloud  to  all, 
Ho!  heavy  la<len  sinner! 

Attend  the  Savior's  call: 
Come,  thirsty!  drink  salvation; 

Come,  blind!  your  sight  receive; 


558  FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS. 

Deaf!  hear  the  invitation! 
Ye  dead!  arise  and  live! 

5  Soon  will  our  race  be  ended, 

Our  journey  soon  be  o'er, 
By  Jesus'  arm  defended, 

We'll  reach  fair  Canaan's  shore, 
Where  grateful  plaudits  greet  us, 

Throughout  the  heav'nly  dome, 
And  blessed  spirits  meet  us, 

To  shout  us  welcome  home. 

6  There  may  this  congregation 

Unite  to  swell  the  theme 
Of  blood-bought,  free  salvation, 

Through  faith  in  Jesus'  name : 
0  Jesus !  Rock  of  ages ! 

The  God  we  all  adore, 
Through  earth's  bewild'ring  stages 

Guide  us  to  Canaan's  shore ! 

oV/*/     (869)  For  meetings  of 'ministers.  S.  M, 

1  A  ND  are  we  yet  alive, 

-tx.  And  see  each  other's  face? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give 

.  For  his  redeeming  grace ; 
Preserv'd  by  pow'r  divine 

To  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 

And  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  pass'd ! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 

Since  we  assembled  last; 
But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love ; 
And  still  he  does  his  help  afford, 

And  hides  our  life  above. 

3  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  pow'r, 


900 


FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS.  559 

Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

Till  we  can  sin  no  more  j 
Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  Ave  the  crown  obtain ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

The  minister's  strength,  office,  reward.         L.  M. 

1  f\  POUR  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ! 

v^  Lord,  thine  appointed  servants  bless ; 
Thy  promis'd  power  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  thy  priests^with  righteousness. 

2  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  their  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love. 

3  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Protect  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep. 

4  And,  when  their  work  is  finish'd  here, 

Let  them  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 
Before  the  throne  with  joy  appear, 
And  there  with  endless  glory  shine. 


TJie  Christian  champion.  P.  M.       OS. 


9or 

1  Q ERVANTS  of  Christ,  his  truth  who  know, 
£5  Forth  to  your  glorious  warfare  go, 

Strong  in  Jehovah's  name  and  might : 
Gladly  take  up  the  hallow'd  cross, 
And,  counting  all  beside  as  dross, 

Beneath  its  sacred  banner  fight. 

2  Above  the  world,  its  smile  or  frown, 
On  all  its  vanities  look  down, 

Its  wealth  and  pleasure,  power  and  state  : 
The  man  who  dares  the  world  despise, 
The  Christian,  he  alone  is  wise ; 

The  Christian,  he  alone  is  great. 


560  FOR   SOCIAL   MEETINGS. 

3  0  God,  let  all  my  life  declare 
How  blest  thy  faithful  servants  are ; 

How  fnr  above  these  earthly  things : 
How  pure,  when  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood : 
How  great,  the  chosen  sons  of  God, 

A  holy  race  of  priests  and  kings. 

VR/1*  The  church  blest  in  her  officers.  L.  M.  D. 

1  T  ORD,  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine ; 
JLj  Give  us  thy  peace,  and  seal  us  thine ; 
Teach  us  to  prize  the  means  of  grace, 
And  love  thine  eirthly  dwelling-place. 
One  is  our  faith,  and  one  our  Lord ; 

One  body,  spirit,  hope,  reward  : 

May  we  in  one  communion  be, 

One  with  each  other,  one  with  thee  ? 

2  Bless  all  whose  voice  salvation  brings, 
Who  minister  in  holy  things ; 

Our  pastors,  elders,  deacons,  bless ; 
Clothe  them  with  zeal  and  righteousness  : 
Let  many  in  the  judgment  day, 
Turn'd  from  the  error  of  their  way, 
Their  hope,  their  joy,  their  crown,  appear : — 
Save  those  who  preach,  and  those  who  hear 


Death  of  a  minister.  C  M. 


903 

1  "Vf^HAT  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

▼  ▼     Does  God's  own  house  invade; 
What  though  our  teacher  and  our  friend 
Is  number'd  with  the  dead; — 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  clos'd, 
And  dumb  th'  instructive  tongue ; — 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

His  teaching  to  impart : 
Lord,  be  our  Leader  and  our  Guide, 
And  rule  and  keep  our  heart. 


9041 


FOR    SOCIAL    MEETINGS.  561 

4  Yes,  while  the  dear  Redeemer  lives, 
We  have  a  boundless  store, 
And  shall  be  fed  with  what  he  gives, 
Who  lives  for  evermore. 

Death  of  a  minister  in  his  prime.       Jr.  M.    10s. 

1  f^i  0  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 
vJT  In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  pow'r ; 

A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time; 
The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  the  grave;  at  noon  from  labor  cease; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves ;  thy  harvest-task  is 
done; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home  ;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 

3  Go  to  the  grave ;  for  there  thy  Savior  lay 

In  death's  embrace,  ere  he  arose  on  high ; 
And  all  the  ransom'd,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

4  Go  to  the  grave  : — no  ;  take  thy  seat  above ; 

Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou,  for  faith  and  hope,  hast  perfect 
love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 

The  death  of  an  aged  minister.  b.  M. 


905 


1  "  ^ERVANT  of  God,  well  done; 

£5  Rest  from  thy  lov'd  employ ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came, 

He  started  up  to  hear ; 
A  mortal  arrow  pierc'd  his  frame — 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  vet'ran  slumb'ring  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past ; 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease ; 

y2  36 


'302  REVIVALS. 

And  life's  long  warfare  clos'd  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  ; 
Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 
And,  while  etern.-il  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Savior  s  joy. 

•yUO  The  death  of  martyrs.  P.  M.       6s. 

1  T^LUNG  to  the  heedless  winds, 
A     Or  on  the  waters  cast, 
Their  ashes  shall  be  watch'd, 

And  gather'd  at  the  Inst: 
And  from  that  scatter' d  dust, 

Around  us  and  abroad, 
Shall  spring  a  plenteous  seed 

Of  witnesses  for  God. 

2  Jesus  has  now  receiv'd 

Their  latest  living  breath ; 
Yet  vain  is  Satan's  boast 

Of  vict'ry  in  theii;  death  ; 
Still,  still,  though  dead,  they  speak, 

And,  triumph-tongued,  proclaim 
To  many  a  wak'ning  land 

The  one  availing  Name. 


REVIVALS 


Prayer  for  a  revival.  L.   M. 


907 

1  fl  REAT  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 
vJT  Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer, 
Perfum'd  by  thee,  0  may  it  rise 

Like  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies. 

2  May  ev'ry  pastor  from  above 

Re  new  inspired  with  zeal  and  love, 
To  watch  thy  flock,  thy  flock  to  feed, 
And  sow  with  care  the  precious  seed. 


REVIVALS.  563 

3  Revive  the  churches  with  thy  grace, 
Heal  our  divisions,  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

4  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live, 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 


908f 


Confession.  b.  M. 

1  /~\NCE  more  we  meet  to  pray, 
yj   Once  more  our  guilt  confess ; 
Turn  not,  0  Lord,  thine  ear  away 

From  creatures  in  distress. 

2  Our  sins  to  heav'n  ascend, 

And  there  for  vengeance  cry, 
0  God,  behold  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Who  intercedes  on  high. 

3  Though  we  are  vile  indeed, 

And  well  deserve  thy  curse, 
The  merits  of  thy  Son  we  plead, 
Who  lived  and  died  for  us. 

4  Now  let  thy  bosom  yearn, 

As  it  hath  done  before ; 
Return  to  us,  0  God,  return, 
And  ne'er  forsake  us  more. 

y(J9     (876)  Prayer  for  a  revival.  L.  M. 

1  /~10ME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 

*<~J  And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love ; 

Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  God-like  pow'r  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise ; 

While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  0  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Num'rous  around  thy  temple  gate : 


564  REVIVALS. 

Each  pressing  on,  with  zeal,  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
0  may  we  see  thy  church  arise ; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Teach  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

VM  v/     (877)        The  church  imploring  a  revival.  \  .   M. 

1  T)  ETIRE,  vain  world,  awhile  retire, 
-Cl'  And  leave  us  with  the  Lord  ; 
Thy  gifts  ne'er  fill  one  just  desire, 

Nor  lasting  bliss  afford. 

2  Blest  Jesus  !  come  now  gently  down, 

And  fill  this  hallow'd  place; 
0  make  thy  glorious  goings  known, — 
Diffuse  abroad  thy  grace. 

3  Shine,  dearest  Lord,  from  realms  of  day — 

Disperse  the  gloom  of  night; 
Chase  all  our  clouds  and  doubts  away. 
And  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

4  Behold,  and  pity,  from  above, 

Our  cold  and  languid  frame  ; 
0  shed  abroad  thy  quick'ning  love, 
And  we'll  adore  thy  name.** 

5  Make  known  thy  pow'r,  victorious  King, 

Subdue  each  stubborn  will ; 
Then  sov'reign  grace  we'll  join  to  sing 
On  Zion's  sacred  hill. 


911 


Prayer  far  the  return  of  the  Spirit.  u,   M. 


1  f\  LORD,  and  shall  our  fainting  souls 
V^   Thy  just  displeasure  ever  mourn  ? 
Thy  Spirit  griev'd,  and  long  withdrawn, 

Will  he  no  more  to  us  return  V 

2  Great  Source  of  light  and  peace,  return, 

Nor  let  us  mourn  and  sigh  in  vain; 
Come,  repossess  our  Longing  hearts 
With  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 


REVIVALS.  565 

3  This  temple,  hallow'd  by  thy  hand, 

Once  more  be  with  thy  presence  blest; 
Here  be  thy  grace  anew  display'd; 
Be  this  thine  everlasting  rest. 

fJJi^,  Rest  for  tfie  wear ij  penitent.  L.  M. 

Jl  /^lOME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distress'd 
^   Come,  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest ; 
The  Savior's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  sin,  a  painful  load, 

0  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad : 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon  and  life  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind,  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  wondrous  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove ; 
0  sweetly  influence  ev'ry  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 


91 


O    (879)      Hope  of  a  better  future.      P.M.    7s&6s. 

1  T^ROM  ev'ry  earthly  pleasure, 
-T    From  ev'ry  transient  joy, 
From  ev'ry  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die  ; — 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  ev'ry  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 


566  REVIVALS. 

Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 
Hope  turns  our  eyes  away 

On  wings  of  faith  ascending, 
We  see  the  land  of  light, 

And  feel  our  sorrows  ending 


In  infinite  delight 


D' 


914 


Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.  b.  J\x. 

1  A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
^JL  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake,  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Savior's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes,  above, 
For  us,  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  heart" 

Ascending  with  our  tongue ; 

Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  depart, 

And  grace  inspire  our  song. 

4  Sing  on  your  heav'nly  way, 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  ev'ry  day 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King. 

5  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  !" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

6  There  shall  our  raftur'd  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

915  Swxm  of the  gospel.  P.M.      7s  &  6s. 

1  rpiIE  morning  light  is  breaking; 

A     The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 
To  penitential  tears : 


REVIVALS.  567 

Ench  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepar'd  for  Zion's  war. 

2  Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us, 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  op'ning  ev'ry  hour ; 
Each  cry  to  heav'n  going, 

Abundant  answers  brings, 
And  heav'nly  gales  are  blowing 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

3  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  w7e  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Savior's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

4  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thine  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  ev'ry  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay  : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  come." 

UK)     (885)  The  Millennium.  L    M. 

1  T  OOK  up,  ye  saints,  with  sweet  surprise 
JL^   Behold  the  joyful  coming  day, 

When  Jesus  shall  descend  the  skies, 
And  form  a  bright  and  dazzling  ray. 

2  Nations  shall  in  a  day  be  born, 

And  swift,  like  doves,  to  Jesus  fly; 
The  church  shall  know  no  cloud's  return, 
Nor  sorrows  mixing  with  her  joy. 


568  CONFIRMATION. 

3  The  lion  and  the  lamb  shall  feed 

Together,  in  his  peaceful  reign; 

And  Zion,  blest  with  heav'nly  bread. 
Of  poverty  no  more  complain. 

4  The  Jew,  the  Greek,  the  bond,  the  free, 

Shall  boast  their  sep'rate  rights  no  more, 
But  join  in  sweetest  harmony, 

Their  Lord,  their  Savior  to  adore. 

5  Thus,  till  a  thousand  years  be  past, 

Shall  holiness  and  peace  prevail, 
And  ev'ry  knee  shall  bow  to  Christ, 
And  ev'ry  tongue  shall  Jesus  hail. 

6  Then  the  redeem'd  shall  mount  on  high, 

Where  their  deliv'ring  Prince  has  gone  ; 
And  angels  at  his  word  shall  fly, 

To  bless  them  with  the  conqu'ror's  crown. 


CONFIRMATION. 
V/ll       (886)  Entire  consecration.  L.  M. 

1  1VTOW  I  resolve,  with  all  my  head, 

l~y    With  all  my  power  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  ways  will  I  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  0  be  this  service  all  my  joy ! 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determin'd  choice, 

To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

4  0  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wand'ring,  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God  !  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 


CONFIRMATION.  •  569 

\j±0     (887)  Uniting  with  the  Church.  CM. 

1  "TT^  men  anc*  angels>  witness  now, 

JL     Before  the  Lord  we  speak ; 

To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 

A  vow  we  may  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  our  unaided  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely ; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  wants  supply. 

4  0  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; . 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  pray'rs, 
Turn  thou  our  pray'rs  to  praise. 

tj  W)    (888)      The  new  member's  declaration,      P  .  M.  7s. 

EOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 

Turns  a  fugitive  un blest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
0  receive  me  into  rest ! 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Ev'ry  idol  I  resign. 

5  Tell  me  not  of  gain  and  loss, 

Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp  and  pow'r; 


ipK 


570  •  CONFIRMATION. 

Welcome,  poverty  and  cross,  • 

Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  pow'r. 

6  "  Follow  me  !"  I  know  thy  voice  ; 
Jesus,  Lord,  thy  steps  I  see  : 
Now  I  take  thy  yoke  by  choice, 
Light's  thy  burden  now  to  me. 

V/ wU  (889)  A  welcome  to  Christian  fellowship.  L.  M. 

1  f10ME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  ! 
V^   Oh !  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name ; 
We  welcome  thee,  wTith  one  accord, 

And  trust  the  Savior  does  the  same. 

2  Those  jo}rs  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And,  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
Oh !  may  we  all  together  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

f)2L     (890)  Self-dedication.  C.  M. 

1  Tl^HAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 

▼  ▼     For  all  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  : 
Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 


CONFIRMATION.  571 

4  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  : 
Witness,  ye  saints,  that  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 


Joy  in  admission  to  Christian  privileges. 


L.  M 


922f 

1  f\  HAPPY  day  that  fix'd  my  choice 
v7   On  thee,  my  Savior,  and  my  God ; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  0  happy  bond  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
I'll  praise  him  in  his  sacred  house, 
And  gladly  to  his  altar  move. 

3  Now  with  his  saints  I  choose  my  part; 

With  them  I  come  a  welcome  guest ; 
Here  rest,  my  once  divided  heart ; 
In  him,  thy  blissful  portion,  rest. 

4  High  heaven  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear; 
Till  call'd  at  last  from  all  below, 
I  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

VZO     (892)  Not  ashamed  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  T'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
JL  Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 

The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God ! — I  know  his  name — 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne — his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 


572  CONFIRMATION'. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  his  Father  s  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


924 


Christians  persevering  to  the  end.  1  .  JM. 


1  i^kFT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 

V-/  Onward,  Christians,  onward  go; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Stren&then'd  with  the  bread  of  life. 


*&' 


2  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad ; 
March  in  heav'nly  armor  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long ; 
Soon  shall  vict'ry  wake  your  song. 

3  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye ; 
Soon  shall  ev'ry  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede ; 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

4  Onward,  then,  to  glory  move ; 
More  than  conqu'rors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  oppos'd  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go ! 

\)Zd     (893)      Taking  up  the  cross.        P.  M.    8s  &  7s. 

1  TESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
*J  All  to  leave  and  follow  thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be; 
Perish  ev'ry  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heav'n  are  still  mine  own! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me; 

They  have  left  my  Savior  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 
Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue; 


CONFIRMATION .  5  73 

And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love  and  might, 

Foes  may  hate  and  friends  disown  me, 
Show  thy  face  and  all  is  bright. 


926 


Youthful  dedication.  C  JY1. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 
v_y   In  everlasting  bands  ; 

And  seize  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  eager  hearts  and  hands. 

2  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there, 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  pray'r. 

3  Come,  let  us  seal,  without  delay, 

The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
Nor  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  mem'ry  e'er  efface. 

4  Thus  in  our  youthful  days  we'll  haste 

To  seek  our  fathers'  God, 
And  may  we  ne'er  forsake  the  path 
Their  blessed  feet  have  trod. 

I  Christian  stability.  L.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
^^  And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart ; 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be 

To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be, 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fix'd  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space ; 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  ev'ry  place; 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 


574  FOR    TIIE    CONSECRATION   OF 

4  Renouncing  ev'ry  worldly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 


FOR   TIIE    CONSECRATION    OF    PLACES    OF 
WORSHIP. 

(894)    On  laying  the  corner-stone  of  a  church.    L.  M. 

1  T¥7TTH  humble  faith  and  fervent  zeal, 

▼  ▼     We  would  address  thy  throne,  0  God; 
0  may  our  breathings  reach  thy  hill, 
The  city  of  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Oft  hast  thou,  Lord,  been  pleas'd  to  bow 

Thine  ear,  and  listen  to  our  cry; 
Encourag'd  thus,  we  now  presume, 
0  let  us  feel  thy  presence  nigh. 

3  We  come  not,  Lord,  to  plead  for  wealth, 

Nor  ask  this  world's  vain,  empty  fame; 
But  this  wTe  ask,  (deny  it  not,) 

"  To  build  a  house  to  thy  great  name." 

4  We  trust  thy  pow'r,  and  not  our  own, 

The  superstructure  here  to  raise ; 
May  love  divine  our  efforts  crown, 

And  thy  blest  name  have  all  the  praise. 

5  And  while  we're  privileg'd  to  rear 

A  place  in  which  t'  approach  thy  throne, 
0  may  we  know  our  souls  are  built 
On  Christ  the  true  foundation-stone. 

fj^fj        The  house  of  prayer  and  praise,       A  •  M.       48. 

I  1 "  ORD  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
L^  Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise  ; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 


930 


PLACES  OF   WORSHIP.  575 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest; — 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

fj\)  The  Spirit' s presence  desired.  C  M. 

1  O  PIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 
£5  And  make  this  house  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power; 

0  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe, 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  an  off 'ring  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come,  as  a  dove,  and  spread  thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love, 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  church  above. 


931 


Tlie  divine  blessing  solicited.  0.  JV1. 


1  HHO  thee  this  temple  we  devote, 
J-    Our  Father  and  our  God ; 

Accept  it  thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  pray'r  of  faith  ascend, 

The  voice  of  praise  arise; 


576  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

0  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord; 
Here,  pardon'd,  sing  a  Savior's  love. 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear, 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God. 
Convinc'd  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls ; 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Still  smile  upon  thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 
002     (896)  For  New  Year's  Day.  P.  M.       7s. 

1  "YJfTHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

▼  ▼      Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fix'd  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait. 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS.  577 

Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Savior's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

£)£)  A  harvest  hymn.  0.  M. 

1  T^OUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
JF    How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 

The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  mark'd  its  secret  birth 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  thine; 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew ; 
Thou  mad'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 
And  gav'st  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 

Matur'd  the  swelling  grain; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway ; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails : 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 


934 


God  orders  times  and  seasons.  H.  M, 


HOW  pleasing  is  the  voice 
Of  God,  our  heav'nly  King, 
Who  bids  the  frosts  retire, 
And  wakes  the  lovely  spring! 
Bright  suns  arise, 

The  mild  wind  blows, 
And  beauty  glows, 
Through  earth  and  skies. 

Z  37 


578  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

2  The  morn,  with  glory  crown'd, 

J I  is  hand  arrays  in  smiles; 
He  bids  the  eve  decline, 
Rejoicing  o'er  the  hills; 
The  ev'ning  breeze 
His  breath  perfumes; 
His  beauty  blooms 
In  flow'rs  and  trees. 

3  With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 

The  earth  with  summer  warms; 
He  spreads  th'  autumnal  feast, 
And  rides  on  wintry  storms; 
His  gifts  divine 

Through  all  appear; 
And  round  the  year 
His  glories  shine. 

V/OD     (900)  Sunday  morning.  C.  M. 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

A  Awakes  the  kindling  ray; 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapp'd 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom ! 

0  what  a  sun  that  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung: 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  praise  on  ev'ry  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

The  Lord's  day  welcomed.  ^>-  JM, 

1  T^ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest 
▼  ▼     That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 


&361 


9 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS.  -)70 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  himself  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amid  the  place 

Where  Christ,  my  Lord,  has  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  call'd  to  rise  and  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

rj  /    (901)  The  Christian  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  Sabbath  and  its  light, 
JL^  I  hail  thy  hallow'd  day  of  rest ; 
It  is  my  weary  soul's  delight, 

The  solace  of  my  care-worn  breast. 

2  Its  dewy  morn,  its  glowing  noon, 

Its  tranquil  eve,  its  solemn  night. 
Pass  sweetly;  but  they  pass  too  soon, 
And  leave  me  sadden'd  at  this  flight. 

3  Yet,  sweetly  as  they  glide  along, 

And  hallow'd  though  the  calm  they  yield, 
Transporting  though  their  rapturous  song, 
And  heav'nly  visions  seem  reveal'd; 

4  My  soul  is  desolate  and  drear, 

My  silent  harp  untun'd  remains, 
Unless,  my  Savior,  thou  art  near, 

To  heal  my  wounds,  and  soothe  my  pains. 

5  0  Jesus,  ever  let  me  hail 

Thy  presence  with  thy  day  of  rest; 
Then  will  thy  servant  never  fail 
To  deem  thy  Sabbath  doubly  blest. 

yOO  Lord's  day  evening.  CM. 

1  "CiREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
Jl     To  shed  its  quick ning  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 
How  languid  are  its  flames. 


580  SPECIAL  occasions. 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love; 

Our  frailties.  Lord,  forgive: 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up. 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heav'nly  air, 

With  heav'nly  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

9rj9     (902)  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul!  with  rapture  rise! 
-l\-  And,  filfd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 

Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power! 

Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be; 
But  may  each  swiftly  flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  thee ! 

3  But  can  it  be,  that  Power  divine 

Is  thron'd  in  light's  unbounded  blaze, 
And  countless  worlds  and  angels  join 
To  swell  the  glorious  song  of  praise? 

4  And  will  he  deign  to  lend  an  ear. 

When  I,  poor  abject  mortal,  pray? 
Yes,  boundless  goodness!  he  will  hear 
Nor  cast  the  meanest  wretch  away. 

5  Then  let  me  serve  thee  all  my  days, 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase; 
For  pleasant,  Lord,  are  all  thy  ways. 
And  all  thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

fj— f-\  j     (903)     A  hymn  for  morning  or  evening,       0.  JVL. 

1  fXN  thee  each  morning,  0  my  God, 
V/  My  waking  thoughts  attend; 
In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  mv  wishes  end. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS.  581 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys; 
And,  fir'd  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  ev'ning  slumbers  press  mine  eyes, 

With  thy  protection  blest, 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit,  in  thy  hands  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill; 
For  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

5  Then  will  I  daily  to  the  world 

Thy  wondrous  acts  proclaim; 
Whilst  all  with  me  shall  praise  and  sing, 
And  bless  thy  sacred  Name. 

6  At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night,  I'll  still 

Thy  growing  work  pursue ; 
•And  thee  alone  will  praise,  to  whom 
Eternal  praise  is  due. 


941 


Morning  and  evening.  JL.  M.       0  lines. 


1  XVTHEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 

▼  ▼      The  morning-light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine ! 
On  me,  with  beams  of  mercy,  shine ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Savior,  while  I  rest; 
And,  as  each  morning-sun  shall  rise, 
0  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

3  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 


582  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed. 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying-bed; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise. 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

942     (">04)  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  1 "  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
A^  My  voice  ascending  high  ; 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye; — 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  has  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there; 
I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness ; 
Make  ev'ry  path  of  duty  straight. 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

94<D     (005)  Morning.  C.  M 

1  1 "  ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint : 
"  Accept  my  secret  pray'r; 

To  thee  alone,  my  Kin-,  my  God, 
Will  I  for  help  repair. 

2  Thou,  in  the  morn,  my  voice  shalt  hear. 

And  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  Til  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Let  all  thy  saints,  wln>  trnsl  in  thee, 

With  shouts  their  joj  proclaim; 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS.  58< 

By  thee  preserved,  let  them  rejoice, 
And  magnify  thy  name. 

4  To  righteous  men  the  righteous  Lord 
His  blessings  will  extend; 
And  with  his  favor  all  his  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 


(907)  An  evening  hymn.  C  M. 


944 

1  A  ND  now  another  day  is  past, 
-A-  The  sun  has  left  our  shore, 
And  weary  lab'rers  homeward  haste — 

Their  daily  toil  is  o'er. 

2  But,  mighty  God,  thy  wakeful  eye 

Needs  not  sleep's  balmy  pow'r; 
0  be  thy  watchful  Spirit  nigh, 
In  night's  unguarded  hour. 

3  For  day  and  night,  alike  to  thee, 

Are  glorious  and  bright; 
Thy  dwelling-place  is  brilliancy, 
And  thou  thyself  art  light. 

4  From  Satan's  swa}^ — from  sin's  control, 

Do  thou  protect  my  heart; 
Nor  from  thee  let  this  wand'ring  soul 
E'en  in  a  dream  depart. 

5  From  ev'ry  light  and  vain  desire 

This  sinful  bosom  free; 
My  heart  would  burn  with  holy  fire — 
An  altar,  Lord,  for  thee. 

6  With  confidence  I'll  take  my  rest, 

Relying  on  thy  love ; 
Be  ev'ry  rising  fear  represt, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  remove. 

7  But  if  this  night  should  be  my  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days, 
I'll  live  to  thee  when  death  is  past, 
A  sinless  life  of  praise. 


584  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 


1)45 


(908)  Evening.  L.  M. 


1  /^  REAT  God !  to  thee  my  ev'ning  song 
V3T  With  humble  gratitude  I  raise: 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  ev'ry  onward  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  pow'r. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord ;  his  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 

And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  him  mine  eyelids  close, 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  writh  praises  to  thy  name. 


946 


(909)  An  evening  meditation.  b.  M. 


1  A  NOTIIER  day  is  past, 
-^-  The  hours  for  ever  fled; 
And  time  is  bearing  me  away, 

To  mingle  with  the  dead. 

2  My  mind  in  perfect  pence 

My  Father's  care  shall  keep; 
I  yield  to  gentle  slumber  now, 
For  thou  canst  never  sleep. 

3  How  blessed,  Lord,  are  they 

On  thee  securely  stay'd! 
They  shall  not  be  in  life  alarm'd, 
Nor  be  in  death  dismay'd. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS.  585 

t/4r  /      (911)         Jesus  sought  at  evening.  L.  M. 

1  rjMIE  busy  scenes  of  day  are  fled, 
J-    The  ev'ning  shades  invite  to  rest; 
May  I  repose  my  weary  head, 

Reclining  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

2  Jesus,  to  thee  an  ev'ning  song 

My  soul  in  gratitude  would  raise; 

0  could  I  mount  and  join  that  throng, 

I'd  vie  with  angels  in  thy  praise. 

3  With  tears  of  joy  I'd  sing  the  God 

Who  wept  and  groan'd  and  died  for  me; 
Then  hide  beneath  that  precious  blood 
Which  freely  flow'd  on  Calvary.* 

4  And  when,  at  last,  nor  sun,  nor  moon, 

Nor  stars  shall  light  the  pilgrim's  way, 
Let  angel  bands  convey  me  home 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

948  An  evening  hymn.  P.  M.       11.  10. 

1  rPHE  day  is  gone, — the  weary  sun  declining 
J-    Behind  the  hills, — and  now  the  stars  are 

shining, — 
But  Jesus,  Sun  of  righteousness,  abide, 
Nor  from  my  soul  thy  gracious  presence  hide. 

2  'Twere  utter  darkness  here,  if  thou  shouldst 

fail  me, 
Where  all  the  pow'rs  of  evil  would  assail  me, 
And  plunge  me  into  deeps  of  endless  night, 
Without  one  star  to  shed  its  glimm'ring  light. 

3  Accept,  0  God  of  grace,  for  daily  favors, 
Which  now  and  ever  prompt  to  good  endeavors, 
My  offer'd  thanks! — and  may  their  incense 

rise, 
By  love's  pure  flame  enkindled  from  the  skies. 

4  Of  ev'ry  wrong  this  day  I've  done  before  thee, 
Through  thy  dear  Son,  for  pardon  I  implore 

thee ; 
And  when  in  sleep  I  rest  my  weary  head, 
Be  still  thy  wings  of  love  around  me  spread ! 


586  SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

5  And  when  life's  day  by  night  shall  be  overtaken, 
May  then  my  soul,  its  faith  in  thee  unshaken, 
From  death's  dark  vale  with  angels  soar  away 
To  where  thy  presence  makes  eternal  day. 

t/4y  (913)    A  blessing  soiHjht  upon  chill  r,n.     P.M.    7s. 

1  i~*i  OD  of  mercy,  hear  our  pray'r 
VJT  For  the  children  thou  hast  giv'n; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share, 

Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heav'n. 

2  Cleanse  their  souls  from  ev'ry  stain, 

Through  the  Savior's  precious  blood; 
Let  them  all  be  bora  again, 
And  be  reconcil'd  to  God. 

3  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry; 

Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear: 
While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  pray'r,  in  mercy  hear. 


950 


914)  Early  instruction.  C.  M, 


1  TTOW  happy  are  the  young  who  hear 
JlI  Instruction's  warning  voice ; 

And  who  celestial  wisdom  make 
Their  early — only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  aged  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase; 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


1 


SPECIAL    OCCASIONS.  587 

951     (915)  Early  piety.  C.  M.  D. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ; 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 

Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ; 
And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

2  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

The  lily  must  decay; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 

Must  shortly  fade  away ; 
And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  pow'r 

And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

3  0  thou,  whose  infancy  was  found 

With  heav'nly  rays  to  shine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crown'd, 

Were  all  alike  divine, — 
Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breath 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone; 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death, 

To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

\j  fjjj  The  Bible  the  guide  of  youth.  S.  M. 

1  TXTITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

▼  ▼     My  God,  to  thee  I  pray: 
0  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  thee  the  living  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 

The  object  of  thy  care; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  ev'ry  snare. 

3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  pow'r  divine; 


588  SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  0  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart 

Be  my  whole  soul  inclin'd : 
0  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

V)0O  Early  piety.  CM. 

1  f~\  IN  the  morn  of  life,  wThen  youth 
V^  With  vital  ardor  glows, 

And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose, — 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  pow'rs 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslav'd, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engrav'd; — 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days, 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways ; — 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain  regret,  deplore, 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gain'd, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest; 
0  then  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  ev'ning  blest. 

y04  Remember  iky  Creator.         P.M.    7s  &  6s. 

I  TJEMEMBEB  thy  Creator 

A^  While  youths  fair  spring  is  bright, 
Before  thy  cares  are  greater, 
Before  comes  age's  night; 


SICKNESS    AND    AFFLICTION".  589 

While  yet  the  sun  shines  o'er  thee, 
While  stars  the  darkness  cheer, 

While  life  is  all  before  thee, 
Thy  great  Creator  fear. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator 

Ere  life  resigns  its  trust, 
Ere  sinks  dissolving  nature, 

And  dust  returns  to  dust ; 
Before  with  God,  who  gave  it, 

The  Spirit  shall  appear  : 
He  cries,  who  died  to  save  it, 

Thy  great  Creator  fear. 

95D     (916)  In  behalf of orphans.  CM. 

1  f\  GRACIOUS  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise 
V-/  Above  our  utmost  need  ! 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  our  cry, 
And  hear  the  orphan  plead. 

2  Bereft  of  all  a  mother's  love. 

And  all  a  father's  care. 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  flee  for  help? 
To  whom  direct  our  pray'r  ? — 

3  To  thee  we  flee — to  thee  we  pray — 

Thou  shalt  our  Father  be  : 
More  than  the  fondest  parent's  care 
We  find,  0  Lord,  in  thee  ! 

4  Already  thou  hast  heard  our  cry 

And  wip'd  away  our  tears  : 
Thy  mercy  has  a  refuge  found 
To  guard  our  helpless  years.* 


SICKNESS   AND   AFFLICTION. 
y  <T)v)     (918)         Looking  upwards  in  trials.  L.  M. 

1  f^  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call ! 
VX  Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 


590  SICKNESS    AND    AITLKTION. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor! 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  thy  word  still  fix'd  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  pray 'r; 
But  a  pray'r-hearing,  answ'ring  God 
Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load.:;::;: 


Public  humiliation.  Lt.  M. 


95? 

1  ri  REAT  Maker  of  unnumber'd  worlds, 
VX  And  whom  unnumber'd  worlds  adore, 
Whose  goodness  all  thy  creatures  share, 

While  nature  trembles  at  thy  pow'r, — 

2  Thine  is  the  hand  that  moves  the  spheres, 

That  wakes  the  wind  and  lifts  the  sea ; 
And  man,  who  moves  the  lord  of  earth, 
Acts  but  the  part  assign'd  by  thee. 

3  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  thine  aid, 

To  thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry ; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 
Thine  incense  the  repentant  sigh. 

4  0  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 

Confess  thy  hand  and  bless  the  rod, 
By  penitence  make  thee  her  Friend, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God. 

t'(i)Q  Security  and  comfort  in  God.  fe.  JV1. 

1  Tl^THEN,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 

▼  ▼      My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heav'n  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  0  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 


FOR    SEAMEN.  -j91 

And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

For  ever  I'll  abide  ; 
Thou  art  the  tow'r  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

t/ZJ*J  Support  in  God.  C  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
v-J  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast 

And  our  eternal  home, — 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, — 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 


FOR   SEAMEN. 

t 


t/0\J  Prayer  for  seamen.  C.  M. 

1  W/^  come?  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
▼  ▼     And,  with  united  plea, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  wTho  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  sea. 


592  FOR    SEAMEN. 

2  0  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  on  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Savior's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above, 
Of  everlasting  rest. 


961f 


TJie  sea  obedient  to  God.  C.  M, 


1  ]%/r  AKER  of  all  things,  mighty  Lord ! 
-13-L  We  own  thy  power  divine ; 

The  winds  and  waves  obey  thy  word, 
For  all  their  strength  is  thine. 

2  Wide  as  the  wintry  tempests  sweep, 

They  work  thy  sov'reign  will ; 
Thy  voice  is  heard  upon  the  deep, 
And  all  its  waves  are  still. 

3  When  dangers  threat  in  ev'ry  form, 

And  death  itself  is  near ; 
0  God,  amidst  the  raging  storm, 
We're  safe  beneath  thy  care. 

4  With  trembling  hope  on  thee  we  stay 

To  rescue  from  the  grave : 
Thou,  whom  the  elements  obey, 
Art  ever  near  to  save. 


902 


Thanksgiving  for  deliverance  in  a  storm.       L.  M. 


1  /^WUR  shatter  d  bark,  on  boist'rous  seas. 
V_/   By  cruel  tempests  tost, 

Without  one  cheerful  gleam  of  hope, 
Expecting  to  be  lost, — 

2  We  to  the  Lord,  in  humble  pray'r, 

Breathed  out  our  sad  distress  ; 
Though  feeble,  yet,  with  contrite  hearts, 
We  begg'd  return  of  peace. 

3  Then  ceas'd  the  stormy  winds  to  blow; 

The  surges  ceas'd  to  roll ; 


FOR  THE  FESTIVAL  OF  THE  REFORMATION.    593 

And  soon  again  a  placid  sea 
Spoke  comfort  to  the  soul. 

L  0  may  our  grateful,  trembling  hearts 
Their  hallelujahs  sing 
To  him  who  hath  our  lives  preserved, — 
Our  Savior  and  our  King. 


FOR  THE  FESTIVAL  OF  THE   REFORMATION. 
9t)bT  Safety  of 'the  church.  S.  M. 

1  ri  REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
vJT  And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
He  makes  the  church  his  own  abode, 

His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

3  When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  ev'ry  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair ; 
We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace 
And  seek  deliv'rance  there. 


964 


P.  M.     8s  7s  6s  5. 

God  the  safety  of  his  people. 

1    A  SAFE  stronghold  our  God  is  still, 
-^-  Our  shield  and  surest  weapon ; 
He  will  deliver  from  the  ill 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 

38 


594    FOR  THE  FESTIVAL  OF  THE  REFORMATION. 

Our  old  deadly  foe 
Now  aims  his  last  blow ; 
Deep  guile  and  strong  paw'i 
He  boasteth  in  this  hour  : 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  By  strength  of  ours  could  naught  be  done ; 

The  strife  full  soon  were  ended, 
But  for  us  fights  the  valiant  One, 
By  God  himself  commended. 

Ask  you,  "Who  is  He?" 

Christ  Jesus  !     There  see 

The  Lord  Sabaoth, 

Our  God  and  Savior  both — 
He  conquers  in  this  battle. 

3  Though  devils  all  the  earth  should  fill, 

Each  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 
They  cannot  overpow'r  us. 

The  false  prince  of  hell 

May  rage,  rave  and  swell, 

He  harms  not  a  hair, 

We  shall  escape  his  snare, 
Christ's  lightest  word  shall  stay  him. 

4  His  word  for  ever  shall  abide, 

Our  foes  can  ne'er  destroy  it, 
He  standeth  ever  at  our  side, 

And  cheers  us  by  his  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  children,  wife, 
When  their  wrorst  is  done, 
Yet  have  they  nothing  won — 

We  shall  receive  the  kingdom. 


'-* 


965+ 


God's  word  restored.  8s  7s.       P.  M 


1  f\  GOD !  look  down  from  heav'n,  we  pray 
yj  Thy  tenderness  awaken  ! 
Thy  saints,  so  few,  fast  fade  away — 
Hast  thou  thy  poor  forsaken? 


FOR   THE   FESTIVAL   OF    THE    REFORMATION.    595 

Thy  word  no  more  is  taught  aright, 
And  faith  from  earth  hath  vanish'd  quit 
0  Lord,  our  God,  revive  us ! 

2  From  teachers  of  false  doctrine,  Lord, 

Thy  church,  we  pray,  deliver, 
They  undertake  to  rule  thy  word, 

As  wiser  than  its  giver. 
Who  shall  control  our  tongues,  they  say, 
Who  dare  prescribe  another  way, 

Who  hath  dominion  o'er  us? 

3  God  therefore  saith,  "I  will  arise, 

My  poor  they  are  oppressing, 
I  see  their  tears,  I  hear  their  cries. 

Their  wrongs  shall  have  redressing. 
My  healing  word  shall  now  appear, 
The  proud  shall  think  its  truths  severe, 

But  it  shall  save  the  humble." 

4  As  silver  sev'n  times  purified 

Is  known  and  priz'd  the  higher, 
The  word  of  God,  when  fully  tried, 

Doth  deeper  love  inspire : 
The  cross  but  proves  its  greater  worth, 
It  shines  abroad  o'er  all  the  earth, 

Enlight'ning  all  the  nations. 

5  0  God,  preserve  it  pure,  we  pray, 

In  this  vile  generation, 
May  we  still  walk  its  perfect  way, 

And  see  thy  full  salvation; 
Here  may  it  make  the  simple  wise, 
And  there,  beyond  the  glitt'ring  skies, 

Fill  ev'ry  mouth  with  gladness. 


Prayer  for  the  church.  L.  M. 

OLORD,  uphold  us  by  thy  word, 
And  break  our  foes,  descending  sword ; 
Fain  would  they  banish  from  his  throne 
Thy  Son,  whom  thou  dost  call  thine  own. 


596  NATIONAL    OCCASIONS. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  tin   pow'r  display, 
Establish  o'er  the  world  thy  sway; 
Defend  thy  church,  who  to  thy  praise 
Shall  high  the  song  of  triumph  raise. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  descend,  we  pray, 
Thy  sanctifying  pow'r  display. 

Thy  church  console,  our  hearts  unite. 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  light. 

4  Thus  shall  the  world  admiring  see 
That  thou  art  God  eternally, 
That  faithful  thou  dost  still  defend 
Thy  people  who  on  thee  depend. 


907 


God  the  defence  of  Zion.      P.  M.    8s  7s  &  4s. 


1  ^ION  stands  with  hills  surrounded — 
£J   Zion,  kept  by  power  divine: 

All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 

2  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight: 

God  is  with  thee — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 


L.  P.  M 


NATIONAL   OCCASIONS. 

t/Oo  Praise  for  national  pro<*p    <iy. 

1  O  AY,  should  we  search  the  globe  around, 
^  Where  can  such  happiness  be  found 
As  dwells  in  this  much  favor'd  land? 
Here  plenty  reigns;   here  freedom  sheds 
Her  choicest  blessings  on  our  heads: 
By  God  supported,  still  we  stand. 


NATIONAL   OCCASIONS.  597 

2  Here  commerce  spreads  her  ample  store, 
Which  comes  from  ev'ry  foreign  shore; 

Science  and  arts  their  charms  display; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  in  our  Maker's  praise, 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  These  are  thy  gifts,  almighty  King; 
From  thee  our  matchless  blessings  spring; 

Th'  extended  shade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  comforts  liberty  bestows, 
Th'  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

4  With  grateful  hearts,  with  cheerful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs; 

His  pow'r  and  mercy  we  proclaim; 
And  still  through  ev'ry  age  shall  own 
Jehovah  here  has  fix'd  his  throne; 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 

5  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  man  behold  the  circling  sun, 

Do  thou  amidst  our  nation  reign; 
Still  crown  her  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  her  borders  bless, 

And  all  her  sacred  rights  maintain. 

t/Ot_/  Praise  for  national  blessings.  L.  JYl. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
-£*.  To  thee  let  songs  of  gladness  rise, 
Each  grateful  heart  its  tribute  bring, 
And  ev'ry  voice  thy  goodness  sing. 

2  From  thee  our  choicest  blessings  flow, 
Life,  health  and  strength  thy  hands  bestow; 
The  daily  good  thy  creatures  share, 
Springs  from  thy  providential  care. 

3  The  rich  profusion  nature  yields, 
The  harvest  waving  o'er  the  fields, 
The  cheering  light,  refreshing  shower, 
Are  gifts  from  thy  exhaustless  store. 


598  NATIONAL   OCCASIONS. 

4  At  thy  command  the  vernal  bloom 
Revives  the  world  from  winter's  gloom 
The  summer's  heat  the  fruit  matures. 
And  autumn  all  her  treasures  pours. 

5  From  thee  proceed  domestic  ties. 
Connubial  bliss,  parental  joys ; 
On  thy  support  the  nations  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  high  command. 

6  Let  ev'ry  pow'r  of  heart  and  tongue 
Unite  to  swell  the  grateful  song; 
While  age  and  youth  in  chorus  join, 
And  praise  the  majesty  divine. 

\j  |  \)        For  preservation  against  national  for*.         L.  M. 

1  TTEAR  us,  0  Lord,  in  time  of  need, 
-EX  And  let  thy  name  our  cause  defend; 
Grant  that  our  efforts  may  succeed, 

And  victory  on  our  steps  attend. 

2  On  horse  and  chariot  some  rely, 

And  some  in  numbers  make  their  boast; 
Our  trust  is  in  the  Lord  most  high; 
His  favor  is  itself  a  host. 

3  In  his  salvation  we  rejoice, 

And  lift  our  banners  in  his  name; 
Lord,  hear  our  supplicating  voice, 
And  put  our  haughty  foes  to  shame. 

4  Spread  over  us  thy  sheltering  wing. 

And  bless  with  peace  our  favor d  land: 
That  we  may  still  thy  glory  sing. 
By  whose  protecting  care  we  stand. 

X)  I  X     Prayer  for  national  gratitude  a/ni  holiness.     L*.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  let  thy  goodness  load  our  land. 
J-J   Still  saved  by  thine  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee,  our  Savior  and  our  King. 

2  Let  ev'ry  sacred  temple  raise 

Triumphant  songs  of  noly  praise; 


NATIONAL   OCCASIONS.  599 

Let  ev'ry  peaceful,  private  home 
A  temple,  Lord,  to  thee  become. 

3  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


972 


National  hymn.  P.  M.    6s  &  4s. 


1  TV/TY  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
JM.  Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  ev'ry  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee — 
Land  of  the  noble  free — 

Thy  name  I  love ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break,- 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 


600  TEMPERANCE. 

TEMPERANCE. 

\j  |  fy  Prayer  far  quickening  grace.  C.  M. 

1  1VTY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 
1t±  Lord,  give  me  life  divine; 
From  vain  desires,  and  every  lust, 

Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

3  Are  not  thy  mercies  sov'reign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 

4  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enliv'ning  grace ! 

5  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quick'ning  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

\j  |  4t  Prayer  for  grace  in  trial.  C.  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  all  our  mercies,  thou 
JL     In  whom  we  move  and  live, 
Hear  us  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling  now, 

And  answer,  and  forgive. 

2  When,  harass'd  by  ten  thousand  foes, 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

0  give  the  weary  soul  repose, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  thee  be  found 
A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 


TEMPERANCE.  601 

4  From  day  to  day,  0  may  we  grow 
In  faith,  in  hope,  and  love, 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 

fj  i  t)  Succor  implored  in  conflicts.  C  M. 

1  A  LAS  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 
jt\.  What  snares  beset  my  way ! 

To  heaven,  0  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

3  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
0  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  lure  my  heart, 

Or  draw  my  feet  aside ; 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  Guardian  and  my  Guide. 

6  0  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


(933)  For  temperance  meetings.  P.  M. 


976 

1  T)  OUND  the  temp'rance  standard  rally, 
JX  All  the  friends  of  human  kind; 
Snatch  the  devotees  of  folly, 
Wretched,  perishing  and  blind  : 

Loudly  tell  them 
How  they  comfort  now  may  find. 

Z  A 


602  FOR    BIBLE    SOCIETII 

2  Bear  the  blissful  tidings  onwards, 

Bear  them  all  the  world  around; 
Let  the  myriads  thronging  downwards 
Hear  the  sweet  and  blissful  sound, 

And,  obeying, 
In  the  paths  of  peace  be  found. 

3  Plant  the  temp'rance  standard  firmly, 

Round  it  live,  and  round  it  die ; 
Young  and  old  defend  it  sternly, 
Till  we  gain  the  victoiy, 

And  all  nations 
Hail  the  happy  Jubilee. * 

\j  (    i    (934)    Praise  for  the  increase  of  temperance.     L.  JM. 

1  W^^  praise  thee,  Lord,  if  but  one  soul, 

▼  ▼      While  the  past  year  prolonged  its  flight, 
Turn'd  shudd'ring  from  the  pois'nous  bowl, 
To  health  and  liberty  and  light, 

2  We  praise  thee — if  one  clouded  home, 

Where  broken  hearts  despairing  pin'd, 
Beheld  the  sire  and  husband  come, 
Erect,  and  in  his  perfect  mind. 

3  No  more  a  weeping  wife  to  mock. 

Till  all  her  hopes  in  anguish  end — 
No  more  the  trembling  mind  to  shock, 
And  sink  the  father  in  the  fiend. 

4  Still  give  us  grace,  Almighty  King, 

Unwav'ring  at  our  posts  to  stand; 
Till  grateful  at  thy  shrine  we  bring 
The  tribute  of  a  ransom'd  land. 


978 


FOR  BIBLE   SOCIETIES. 

(937)  Value  of  to  Bible.  L.  M. 

1  f^i  0,  Holy  Book!   thou  word  divine 
VJT  Of  him  who  spake  ;is  ne'er  man  spake; 
Go.  for  I  Omnipotence  is  thine, 

And  to  thy  truths  the  nations  wake. 


FOR    BIBLE    SOCIETIES.  603 

2  Go — and  wherever  man  has  trod, 

Where  there  is  one  for  whom  Christ  died, 
Open  the  treasures  of  our  God, 
And  tell  them  of  the  Crucified. 

3  Fly — fly  on  wing  of  angel  speed, 

And  bear  the  news  of  dying  grace, 
Say,  Jesus  is  the  Christ  indeed, 
And  ransom'd  all  the  human  race. 

4  The  veil  of  ignorance  shall  rend, 

And  light  shall  pass  through  error's  night, 
And  idols  of  the  earth  shall  bend 
Beneath  the  glory  of  thy  might. 

5  Onward  in  thy  triumphant  way, 

Thou  message  of  the  Holy  One, 
Thy  truth  shall  usher  in  the  day, 
The  reign  of  God's  beloved  Son. 


979 


*7At 

Power  of  God's  tvord.  S.  M. 


1  T)EHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
J-J   Begins  his  glorious  way; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given ! 
0  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


604  DEATH. 

JO'/  The  value  of  the  sacred  writings .  L.  M. 

1  r  I  THIS  world  that  we  so  highly  prize, 
A    And  seek  so  eagerly  its  smile — 

What  is  it? — vanity  and  lies — 
A  broken  cistern  all  the  while. 

2  Pleasure  with  her  delightful  song, 

That  charms  th'  unwary  to  beguile — 
What  is  it? — the  deceiver's  tongue — 
A  broken  cistern  all  the  while. 

3  Riches,  that  so  absorb  the  mind 

In  anxious  care  and  ceaseless  toil — 
What  are  they  ? — faithless  as  the  wind — 
A  broken  cistern  all  the  while. 

4  Yes — all  are  broken  cisterns,  Lord  ! 

To  those  that  wander  far  from  thee : 
The  living  stream  is  in  thy  word, 
Thou  I  ount  of  immortality. 


DEATH. 


981 


(939)  Death  of  the  righteous.  P.M. 


1  rpiIIS  place  is  holy  ground ; 

J-    World,  with  thy  cares  away ; 
Silence  and  darkness  reign  around, 

But  soon  the  break  of  day — 
The  resurrection  dawn  appears, 
To  shine  upon  this  scene  of  tears. 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death, 

This  pale  and  lovely  clay  ? 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath? 

Mark'd  ye  the  eyes  last  ray? 
No !  life  so  sweetly  ceas'd  to  be, 
It  laps'd  in  immortality. 

3  Could  tears  revive  the  dead, 

Rivers  would  swell  our  eyes ; 


DEATH.  G05 

Could  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled, 

We  would  not  quench  our  sighs 
Till  love  illum'd  this  altered  mien, 
And  all  th'  embodied  soul  were  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead,  and  weep 
In  stillness  o'er  the  lost; 
Bury  the  dead ;  in  Christ  they  sleep, 

Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross. 
Soon  from  the  grave  the  dust  shall  rise 
In  his  own  image  to  the  skies. 

98^  Hope  in  death.  9s  &  8s.      P.M. 

1  "V^TTHO  knows  how  near  my  life's  expended  ? 

▼  7     Time  flies,  and  death  is  hasting  on : 
How  soon,  my  term  of  trial  ended, 

May  heave  my  last  expiring  groan ! 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  all  be  well ! 

2  My  many  sins  ! — 0  veil  them  over 

With  merits  of  thy  dying  Son  ! 
I  here  thy  richest  grace  discover, — 

Here  find  I  peace,  and  here  alone : 
And,  for  his  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well ! 

3  His  bleeding  wounds  give  me  assurance 

That  thy  free  mercy  will  abide; 
Here  strength  I  find  for  death's  endurance, 

And  hope  for  all  I  need  beside  : 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well ! 

4  Nothing  from  Christ  my  soul  shall  sever, 

Nor  life,  nor  death; — things  high,  nor  low  : 
I  take  him  as  my  Lord  for  ever, 

My  future  trust,  as  he  is  now : 
And  for  his  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well. 


606  DEATH. 

t/OO  Release  by  death.  C.  M. 

1  CO  ON,  in  the  grave  my  flesh  shall  rest, 
£5  My  soul  from  earth  remove, 

And,  in  the  Savior's  glory  dress'd, 
Shall  reach  the  home  I  love ; — 

2  My  friends — the  whole  celestial  choir ; 

My  ev'ry  feeling — -joy; 
To  honor  God — my  one  desire ; 
His  praise — my  one  employ. 

3  Nor  would  I  wait  till  angel-host 

Shall  teach  their  song  to  raise : 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
I'll  here  begin  my  praise. 

4  Now  to  our  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Holy  Spirit,  sing! 
With  praise  to  God,  the  three  in  one, 
Let  all  creation  ring  ! 


Interment  of  a  pious  young  female.         oS  &  VS. 


984 

1  O ISTER,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 
£5  Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  ev'ning, 

When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low  : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number ; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us  : 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled, 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 


DEATH.  007 

V/OO  For  the  death  of  an  infant.  P.  M.  6s. 

1  f^  0  to  thy  rest,  rny  child, 
VJT  Go  to  thy  dreamless  bed, 
Gentle  and  undefil'd, 

With  blessings  on  thy  head. 

2  Fresh  roses  in  thy  hand, 

Buds  on  thy  pillow  laid; 
Haste  from  this  fearful  land, 
Where  flowers  so  quickly  fade. 

3  Before  thy  heart  had  learn'd 

In  waywardness  to  stray ; 
Before  thy  feet  had  turn'd 
The  dark  and  downward  way ; 

4  Ere  sin  had  seared  the  breast, 

Or  sorrow  woke  the  tear ; 
Rise  to  thy  home  of  rest, 
In  yon  celestial  sphere. 

5  Because  thy  smile  was  fair, 

Thy  lip  and  eye  so  bright, 
Because  thy  cradle-care 
Was  such  a  fond  delight, — 

6  Shall  love,  with  weak  embrace, 

Thy  heavenward  wing  detain  ? 
No  ! — angel,  seek  thy  place 
Amid  heaven's  cherub  train. 

*_/O0  Blessedness  of  the  righteous  in  death.  JL.  M. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  ! 
-tl  When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes  ! 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  'summer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfetter'd  soul  enjoys. 


608  DEATH. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  mom  appears! 

Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell. 

5  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  lead  the  spirit  Hies. 
While  heav'n  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies !" 

\jC)  i  Farewell  to  a  departed  fru  nd.  1-S  &  lis. 

1  rpHOU  art  gone  to  the  grave  ;  but  we  will 
A  not  deplore  thee, 

Though  sorrows  ami  darkness  encompass 
the  tomb; 
The  Savior  has  passed  through  its  portals  before 
thee, 
And   the   lamp  of  his   love   is   thy  guide 
through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  we  no  longer 

behold  thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 

thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to 

enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Savior  hath 

died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  and,  its  mansion 

forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  linger'd 

long; 
But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beam'd  bright  on 

thy  waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear   was   the 

seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 

Since  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian, 
thy  Guide  ; 
He  gave  thee,  he   took   thee,  and   he  will  re- 
store thee  ; 

And  death   has  no  sting,  since  the  Savior 
hath  died. 


KESURRECTION    AND    JUDGMENT.  609 

9o8r  Weep  vaL  P.M.       7s  &  8s. 

11"  IFT  not  thou  the  wailing  voice ; 
-L^  Weep  not ;  'tis  a  Christian  dieth  : 
Up,  where  blessed  saints  rejoice, 

Ransom'd  now,  the  spirit  flieth  : 
High  in  heaven's  own  light  she  dwelleth ; 
Full  the  song  of  triumph  swelleth  : 
Freed  from  earth,  and  earthly  failing, 
Lift  for  her  no  voice  of  wailing. 

2  They  who  die  in  Christ  are  blest ; 

Ours  be,  then,  no  thought  of  grieving : 
Sweetly  with  their  God  they  rest, 

All  their  toils  and  troubles  leaving  : 
So  be  ours  the  faith  that  saveth, 
Hope  that  ev'ry  trial  braveth, 
Love  that  to  the  end  endureth, 
And,  through  Christ,  the  crown  secureth. 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 
t/OV/     (^45)  Resurrection  from  the  grave.  L.  M. 

1  C  HALL  man,  0  God  of  light  and  life, 
£5  For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 

Thy  promise  and  thy  pow'r  to  save  ? 

2  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing ! 
And  0,  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  thy  face,  thy  name  to  sing  ? 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears ! 

When  Christ,  ourLord,  from  darkness  sprung, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heav'n  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

4  Him,  the  first-fruits,  his  chosen  sons 

Shall  follow  from  the  vanquish'd  grave; 
He  mounts  his  throne,  the  King  of  kings, 
His  church  to  quicken  and  to  save. 

2a2  39 


G10  RESURRECTION    AND   .JUDGMENT. 

5  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 
Unfold  to  make  his  children  way  ; 
They  shall  be  cloth'd  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

G  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dust  awake ; 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumb'rers  spring ; 
Through  heav'n,  with  joy  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Savior  and  their  Kins:. 


990» 


'J 


The  judgment  day.  Jr.  M.       OS. 


UDGMENTcomes!— that  day  of  mourning: 
Earth  in  flames ! — to  ashes  turning ! 
So  the  Scriptures  give  us  warning. 


2  How  will  fear  the  soul  be  rending, 
When  the  Judge  is  seen  descending, 
Angel-hosts  their  Lord  attending  ! 

3  Hark, — the  trump ! — its  blast  of  wonder 
Tears  the  graves  of  earth  asunder  ! 
These  their  prison* d  charge  surrender  ;— 

4  Death  and  nature  frighted,  quaking, 
While  the  dead,  their  tombs  forsaking, 
Are  their  place  for  trial  taking ! 

5  Then,  before  the  world  collected, 
Books  are  open'd  and  inspected, 
And  by  these  the  doom  directed. 

6  When  the  Judge,  for  judgment  seated, 
Marks  for  vengeance  unremitted, 
Open  crimes  and  crimes  secreted  ; — 

7  Guilty — what  can  I  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding  ? 

Saints  themselves  are  mercy  needing. 

8  Savior,  thron'd  in  exaltation. 

Thou  hast  wrought  a  free  salvation, — 
Save  me  now  from  condemnation! 


991 


RESURRECTION    AND   JUDGMENT.  611 

The  great  da  [J .  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

J-   When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away — 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? — 

2  When,  shriv'ling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll, 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Resounds  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 

3  0,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  0  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

992'     (949)  Christ's  right  hand.  C.  P.  M. 

1  TVHEEEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt 

▼  ▼  come 

To  call  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But,  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Prevent  it,  Lord,  by  thy  rich  grace ; 
Be  thou  my  soul's  sure  hiding-place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  day, 
Thy  pard'ning  voice  0  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear ; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

And  see  thy  smiling  face  : 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heav'n's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sov'reign  grace. 


612  ETERNITY 


ETERNITY. 


0  t/ * )  Longing  for  a  view  of heaven.  C  M. 

1  f^i  LET  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 
^^  Above  these  gloomy  shades, 

To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky. 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 

2  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospect  rise, 
Expos'd  to  no  decay. 

3  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ; 

With  one  reviving  look  of  thine, 

Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  0  then,  on  faith's  sublimes t  wing, 

Our  ardent  souls  shall  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

1)94    (950)         The  heavenly  rest.        P.  M.    8.6.8.8.6. 

1  HPHERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
J-    To  mourning  wand'rers  giv'n  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distress'd, 

A  balm  for  ev'ry  wounded  breast— 
'Tis  found  above — in  heav'n. 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'Tis  fair  as  breath  of  ev'n  ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread. 
Where  they  may  rest  the  aching  head. 

And  find  repose  in  heav'n. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

Y>y  sin  and  sorrow  driv'n  ; 
When  toss'd  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls. 

And  all  is  drear  but  heav'n. 


.  ETERNITY.  613 

4  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  giv'n  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  ev'ning  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heav'n. 

5  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  giv'n  ; 
There  joys  divine  disperse  the  gloom  : — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heav'n. 

\j  OzJ  (951)      Soioing  in  tears  and  reaping  in  joy.      0.  M. 

1  ^pHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallow'd  peace 
J-    For  those  with  care  oppress'd, 

When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  hush'd  to  rest : 

2  'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts,  that  here  annoy  : 
Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore  : 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without    Hoy; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  eternal  joy. 

Vjy  0     (952)  The  ransomed  spirit.  L.  M.  D. 

L  HPHE  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home, 
-*-    The  clime  of  cloudless  beauty,  flies  ; 
No  more  on  stormy  seas  to  roam, 

She  hails  her  haven  in  the  skies : 
But  cheerless  are  those  heav'nly  fields, 
That  cloudless  clime  no  pleasure  yields. 
There  is  no  bliss  in  bow'rs  above, 
If  thou  art  absent,  holy  Love  ! 


614  ETERNITY. 

2  The  cherub  near  the  viewless  throne 

Smiteth  the  harp  with  trembling  hand; 
And  one  with  incense-fire  hath  flown. 

To  touch  with  flame  the  angel-band ; 
But  tuneless  is  the  quiv'ring  string ; 
No  melody  can  Gabriel  bring; 
Mute  are  its  arches,  when  above 
The  harps  of  heaven  wake  not  to  love ! 

3  Earth,  sea,  and  sky  one  language  speak. 

In  harmony  that  soothes  the  soul ; 
'Tis  heard  when  scarce  the  zephyrs  wake. 

And  when  on  thunders  thunders  roll : 
That  voice  is  heard,  and  tumults  cease; 
It  whispers  to  the  bosom  peace ; 
Speak,  thou  Inspirer,  from  above, 
And  cheer  our  hearts,  celestial  Love ! 

\)\)  i      (954)  The  saint's  sweet  home.  P.M. 

1  TV/TID  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 
JL'-i       plaints, 

How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints  ! 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room. 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home ! 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
Prepare  me,  dear  Savior,  for  glory,  my  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds,  that  unite  all  the  children  of 

peace ! 
And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  cannot  cease ! 
Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee  in  glory  at  home. 
Home,  &c. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 
Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with 

thee ; 
Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

foam. 
All,  all  will  be  pence  when  I'm  with  thee  at 

home.  Home.  Sec. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 
Ogive  me  submission  and  Btrength  as  my  day! 


ETERNITY.  615 

In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 
Home,  &c. 

5  Whate'er  thou  deniest,  0  give  me  thy  grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  thy  face  ; 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy  throne, 
And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

Home,  &c. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine, 
And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee  at  home. 

Home,  &c. 

998     (955)  The  river  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  nPHERE  is  a  pure  and  peaceful  wave, 
J-    That  rolls  around  the  throne  of  love  ; 
Whose  waters  gladden  as  they  lave 

The  bright  and  heav'nly  shores  above. 

2  While  streams  which  on  that  tide  depend, 

Steal  from  those  heav'nlv  shores  away, 
And  on  this  desert  world  descend, 
Over  our  barren  land  to  stray; 

3  The  pilgrim,  faint  and  near  to  sink, 

Beneath  his  load  of  earthly  woe, 
Refresh'd  beneath  its  verdant  brink, 
Rejoices  in  its  gentle  flow. 

4  There,  0  my  soul,  do  thou  repose, 

And  hover  o'er  the  hallo w'd  spring, 

To  drink  the  crystal  wave,  and  there 

To  lave  thy  wounded,  weary  wing. 

5  It  may  be  that  the  waft  of  love 

Some  leaves  on  that  pure  tide  hath  driv'n; 
Which,  passing  from  the  shores  above, 
Have  floated  down  to  us  from  heaven. 

6  So  shall  thy  wants  and  woes  be  heal'd, 

By  the  blest  influence  they  bring; 

So  thy  parch'd  lips  shall  be  unseal'd, 

Thy  Savior's  worthy  name  to  sing. 


ETERNITY. 

it 


C .  .M. 


999 

1  l^AU  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 
JL     Unbounded  glories  rise. 

And  realms  of  joy  ami  pure  delight. 
Unknown  to  mortal  eves. 

k2  Fair,  distant  land  ! — could  mortal  eyes 
But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more  ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know — 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe. 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  0  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love. 
Till  wings  of  faith,  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  ev'ry  thought  above. 

5  Prepare  us.  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

1000  My  Father's  house.  CM. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest, 
A    Far,  far  beyond  tin.'  skies. 
Where  beauty  smiles  eternally. 

And  pleasure  never  dies  ; — 
My  Father's  house,  my  heavenly  home, 

Where  "many  mansions"  stand. 
Prepar'd,  by  hands  divine,  for  all 

Who  seek  the  better  land. 

'1  When  toss'd  upon  the  waves  of  life. 
With  fear  on  ev'ry  side. — 
When  fiercely  howls  the  gathering  storm, 
And  foams  the  angry  tide, — 


ETERNITY.  61  i 

Beyond  the  storm,  beyond  the  gloom. 

Breaks  forth  the  light  of  morn. 
Bright  beaming  from  my  Father's  hom 

To  cheer  the  soul  forlorn. 

Yes,  even  at  that  fearful  hour. 

When  death  shall  seize  his  prey. 
And  from  the  place  that  knows  as  now. 

Shall  hurry  us  away, — 
The  vision  of  that  heavenly  home 

Shall  cheer  the  parting  soul. 
And  o'er  it.  mounting  to  the  skies. 

A  tide  of  rapture  roll. 

In  that  pure  home  of  tearless  joy 

Earths  parted  friends  shall  meet, 
With  smiles  of  love  t]  er  fade, 

And  blessedness  complete  : 

There,  there  -    inds  unknown  ; 

Death  frowns  not  on  that  scene, 
But  life,  and  glorious  beauty,  shine, 

Untroubled  and  serene. 


1001 


.    P.  M.  G. 6. 8. 6. 8. 8. 


1  T^RIEND  after  friend  de 

-T    Who  hath  not  lost  a  fi  ien 

There  is  no  union  here  of  hear:-. 

That  rinds  not  here  an  end  ; 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest. 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest 

2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 

Beyond  the  reign  of  death. 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  dime 

Where  life  is  not  a  breath. 
Nor  life's  afl  -.  transient  tire. 

Whose  sparks  fly  upward  and  expire. 

3  There  is  a  world  above. 

Where  parting  is  unknown; 
A  long  eternity  of  l< 

Form'd  fur, the  good  alone; 


618  ETERNITY. 

And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  all  are  passed  away ; 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day ; 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heavVs  own  light. 

J  (  )()2  The  taints  in  heatx  n.  P.  M.      7s. 

1  XVTHO  are  these  in  bright  array, 

▼  ▼      This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  pow'r, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain 

New  dominion  ev'ry  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

SeaTd  with  his  eternal  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  ev'ry  hand. 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  : 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead. 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

"Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears  ; 
And  lor  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

LV/V/O  Re^union  of  the  good  in  heavt  n.  v,  M. 

1  TJLEST  hour,  when  virtuous  friends  shall  meet, 
J3   Their  early  sorrows  o'er; 
And  with  celestial  welcome  greet, 
On  an  immortal-  shore.    . 


ETERNITY.  619 

2  The  parent  finds  his  long-lost  child; 

Brothers  on  brothers  gaze : 
The  tear  of  resignation  mild 
Is  chang'd  to  joy  and  praise. 

3  Each  tender  tie,  dissolv'd  with  pain, 

With  endless  bliss  is  crown'd: 
All  that  was  dead  revives  again, 
All  that  was  lost  is  found. 

4  And  while  remembrance,  ling'ring  still, 

Draws  joy  from  sorrowing  hours, 
New  prospects  rise,  new  pleasures  fill 
The  soul's  expanding  pow'rs. 

5  Congenial  minds,  array'd  in  light, 

High  thoughts  shall  interchange; 
Nor  cease,  with  ever-new  delight  J 
On  wings  of  love  to  range. 

6  Their  Father  marks  the  gen'rous  flame, 

And  looks  complacent  down, 
The  smile,  that  owns  their  filial  claim, 
Is  their  immortal  crown. 


1004 


Reunion  in  lieaven.  x.  M.    OS  AC  OS. 


w 


HEN  shall  we  meet  again? — 
Meet  ne'er  to  sever? 
When  will  peace  wreath  her  chain 

Round  us  for  ever? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes — 
Never — no,  never! 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow 

Pure  as  life's  river? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

Changeless  for  ever? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 

Never — no,  never! 


620  DISMISSIONS    AND    DOXOLOGIES. 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us,  dear  Savior; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  for  ever : 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  jo}rs  dispel 

Never — no,  never ! 

4  Soon  shall  we  meet  again — 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever; 
Soon  will  peace  wreath  her  chain 

Round  us  for  ever: 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose 
Secure  from  worldly  woes : 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never — no,  never! 


DISMISSIONS   AND  DOXOLOGIES. 


(961)        Heavenly  anticipations.        1  .  M.    VS. 


1005 

1  TF  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 

A  Christians  meet  for  social  pray'r; 
If  'tis  sweet  with  them  to  raise 
Songs  of  holy  joy  and  praise; — 
Passing  sweet  that  state  must  be 
Where  they  meet  eternally. 

2  Savior  may  these  meetings  prove 
Preparations  for  above; 

While  we  worship  in  this  place, 
May  we  grow  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  we,  each  in  his  degree, 
Fit  for  endless  glory  be. 

1006   (002)  L.M. 

PRAISE  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 


DISMISSIONS    AND    DOXOLOGIES.      .        G21 

1007  (963)  S.M. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise; 
Give  glory  to  the  Son ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honor  done. 

1008  064)  7.7.7.7. 

SING-  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


1009 


The  sacred  Three.  L.  P.  M. 


1VTOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
-i-^    The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given — 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 


1010 


Praise  to  the  Trinity.  C.  M.  D. 

rPHE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 
-i-    Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 

And  new-creating  breath ; 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  all-divine, — 
The  one  in  three,  and  three  in  one, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

_L\J_LJ_  The  source  of  all  blessings.  C  r.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 
And  in  the  church  below ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


622        .      DISMISSIONS    AND    DOXOLOGIES. 

1 1  '  1  mm  Honor,  glory  and  praise.  -H-.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Your  highest  honors  raise; 
Glory  to  God,  the  Son, — 
To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise: 
With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King ;! 
Thy  name  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 

rf  Praise  to  the  Three  in  One.  8s  &  7s. 


101 


PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love : 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, — 

Priest  and  King  enthroned  above : 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, — 

Him  by  whom  our  Spirits  live; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 


1014* 


Tlie  Trinity  enthroned.  8s,  7s  &  4 


GREAT  Jehovah !  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father— God  the  Son- 
God  the  Spirit — joined  in  glory, 

On  the  same  eternal  throne; 
Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 


1015 


Boundless  praise.  OS  &  4S. 

rPO  God— the  Father,  Son, 
A    And  Spirit — three  in  one, 

All  -praise  be  given ! 
Crown  him  in  ev'ry  song; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong; 
Lei  all  his  praise  prolong — 

On  earth — in  heaven. 


1016 


DISMISSIONS    AND   DOXOLOGIES. 

)f  8.7.8.7. 


101 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
While  angels  bow  before  him, 
With  joy  let  all  the  ransom'd  host 
Sing  praises  and  adore  him. 

7f  11.6.11.6. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  sing  praises, 
The  God  whom  Christians  love; 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  death  and  hell  he  raises, 
To  endless  joys  above. 

1018+  7.6.7.6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
From  earth  let  praise  arise ! 
Ye  angels,  as  ye  hear  it, 

Prolong  it  through  the  skies ! 

1019*  12.H.12.8. 

TO  God, — to  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
m  Spirit, 
Let  saints  now  with  angels  in  praises  unite ! 
Beginning  the  joys  they  shall  fully  inherit 
For  ever  in  regions  of  light. 

10201  9.8.9.8.8.8. 

NOW  to  the  Father-God,  who  gave  us 
His  Son  to  bear  away  our  guilt ; 
To  God  the  Son,  made  flesh  to  save  us, 

Whose  blood  was  for  our  ransom  spilt; 
To  God  the  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Let  praise  ascend  from  ev'ry  place. 

I02r  8.8.7.8.8.7. 

IOME,  let  us  now  our  honors  bring, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  sing, — 
The  songs  of  angels  raising ! 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Unite  in  holy  joy  and  love, 
Our  God  Jehovah  praising! 


c 


624  DISMISSIONS   AND   DOXOLOGIES. 


1022 


8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

rjPlI(JU  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord, 
J-    We  bring  our  praise  before  thee; 
Thou  equal  Son,  the  living  Word, 

With  praises  we  adore  thee: 
Thou  Holy  Ghost,  accept  the  praise 
Which,  taught  of  thee,  alike  we  raise 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 


Oil 

miiiI    ilio    S\nr\ 


Now  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  give  praises! 

To  God  whose  grace,  to  sinners  shown, 
From  death  to  glory  raises : 

Let  saints  below  and  saints  above 

With  angels  vie  in  showing  love, 
'Tis  man  alone  finds  mercy. 


1023 


7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. 


ALL  ye  who  grace  inherit, 
The  God  of  grace  adore! 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit 

Give  praise  for  evermore! 
Of  mercies  here,  the  treasure 

Demands  our  praise  and  love; 
And  praise  shall  be  our  pleasure 
Before  his  throne  above. 


P.  M. 


1024 

THE  Lord  is  God !— To  Father,  Son,  and'Spirit, 
Let   saints   unite    their  grateful  songs   to 
raise ! — 
Till  all  the  nations  of  the  world  shall  bear  it, 
And  all  shall  learn  to  swell  the  notes  of  praise. 
Let  earth  and  skies  rejoice 

To  spread  his  name  abroad, 
And  shout  with  thankful  voice, 
"The  Lord  is  God!" 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


N".  B. — The  figures  denote  the  number  of  the  Hymn. 


ABHORRENCE  of  sin,  401, 
421. 

Acquaint     thyself     "with     God, 
823. 

Adam,  corrupt  nature  from,  89, 
90. 

Adam,  the  first  and  second,  92. 

Admission  of  new  members,  589, 
592. 

Admission    to   Christian    privi- 
leges, 922. 

Adoption,  evidence  of,  desired, 
356. 

Advantages  of  religion  in  youth, 
652. 

Advent  of  Christ,  105,  113,  776. 

Advocate,  Christ  our,  837. 

Affliction,  683,  956,  959. 

Affliction,  God  appointeth,  73. 

Affliction,  sanctified,  459,461. 

Affliction,  sweet,  684. 

Affliction,    God    delivereth   his 
saints  from,  680. 

Afflictions  and  death  under  Pro- 
vidence, 458. 

Afflicted  invited  to  Christ,  221. 

Agony  in  the  garden,  786. 

Aid  of  the  Spirit,  176,  178. 

Alarm,  the,  240. 

Angels,  808,  810. 

Angels  adore  Christ,  160. 

Angels,  message  of,  to  the  shep- 
herds, 103. 

Angels,  ministry  of,  63. 

Angels,  sympathy  of,  808. 

Angels,  Christ  the  Lord  of,  810. 

Angelic  praise,  809. 

Anticipations  of  future  blessed- 
ness, 470,  745. 

Anticipations  of  faith,  304. 

Apostacy,  406. 

Appointments  of  God,  wise  and 
good,  68. 

Apprehension  confessed,  273. 

Armor  of  God,  prayer  for  the, 
562. 

Ascension  of  Christ,  144,  160. 

Atonement,  the,  pleaded,  297. 

Atonement,  gratitude    for  the, 
346. 

2B 


Attributes  of  God,  13,  40,  772, 

775. 
Autumn,  605. 

Awakened  sinner,  248,  270. 
Awakening,  213,  216. 

"DACKSLIDER^eturning,^. 
-*-*  Backslider  exhorted,  407. 
Bags  that  wax  not  old,  662. 
Baptism  of  children,  508,  876, 

877,  878. 
Baptism  of  adults,  511. 
Bartiraeus,  prayer  of,  208. 
Beatitudes,  the,  209. 
Being  and  perfections  of  God, 

13,  43. 
Bethesda's  pool,  292. 
Benevolence,  Christian,  120. 
Bible,  inspired,  1,  2,  3. 
Bible,     source     of     (religious) 

knowledge,  1,  9. 
Bible,  suited  to  our  wants,  3. 
Bible,  a  treasure,  4. 
Bible,  value  of,  5,  8,  9,  978,  980. 
Bible,  comprehensiveness  of,  5. 
Bible,  precious,  6,  7. 
Bible,  glorv  of  the,  10. 
Bible,  consolatory,  11. 
Bible,  power  of  the,  7,  979. 
Bible,  the  guide  of  the  young, 

9,  952. 
Bible  Societies,  978,  980. 
Birth  of  Christ,  joy  to  the  world, 

104,  112. 
Birth,  the  new,  215,  307. 
Birth-day  hymns,  643,  644. 
Blessings  of  obedience,  210. 
Blessings  of  religion,  211. 
Blessings  of  Christ's  kingdom, 

777. 
Blessedness,   future,   anticipat- 
ed, 470. 
Blood,  cleansing,  850. 
Body  and  blood  of  Christ,  880. 
Books  opened,  734. 
Breathing    after  holiness,  179, 

423. 
Burial  of  a  pious  young  female, 

984. 
Burden  of  sin,  836,  839. 

40  625 


G26 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


CALL  to  sinners,  (see  Gospel 
call.. 
Canaan,  the  heavenly,  738. 
Canaan,  a  view  of,  47»>. 
Carnal  joys,  parting  with,  310. 
Cast  down,  yet  hoping,  399. 
Casting  all  care  on  God,  852. 
Champion,  the  Christian,  901. 
Characters  and  names  of  Christ, 

161,  171,  782. 
Children,  God's,  blessedness  of, 

428. 
Children  invited  to  Christ,  509. 
Children  brought  to  Christ,  510. 
Children  of  the  Church,  prayer 

for,  G54. 
Children,  solicitude  for  the  con- 

version>of,  057. 
Children,  prayer  for,  G58,  949. 
Children,  prayer  of  parents  for, 

659. 
Children  of  the  Sunday  School, 

669,  671. 
Choice,  the  Christian's,  392. 
Choice  of  church  officers,  593. 
Christ,  99,  171,  776,  792. 
Christ  the  Creator,  99,  101,  128. 
Christ,  the  divinity  of,  99,  101. 
Christ,  incarnation  of,  102,  113, 

776,  779. 
Christ  the  destroyer  of  sin,  107. 
Christ  the  messenger  of  mercy, 

106. 
Christ  the  second  Adam,  102. 
Christ,  his   life    and    ministry, 

114,  121. 
Christ,  his  sufferings  and  death, 

122,  142. 
Christ,  dying  love  of,  124,  131. 
Christ,  resurrection,  ascension, 

intercession,    and    glory    of, 

144,  160. 
Christ,  names  and  characters  of, 

161,  171. 
Christ  adored  by  the  heavonlv 

host,  160. 
Christ  waiting  to  be   gracious, 

204. 
Christ  the  star  of   Bethlehem, 

161. 
Christ  went  about  doing  good, 

115. 
Christ   the  way,  the  truth,  and 

the  life,  121. 
Christ  and  Moses,  134. 
Christ,  death  of,  144,  123,  141. 


Christ  exalted,  159,  791. 
Christ  glorified,  162. 
Christ  came  to  save,  109,  200. 
Christ  the  only  refuge,  167,  306, 

469. 
Christ  the  Lamb  of  God,  320. 
Christ,  the  excellency  of,  326. 
Christ,  preciousness  of,  329, 378, 

386. 
Christ,  his  name    above   every 

other,  330. 
Christ  all  in  all,  331,  336,  380. 
Christ  the  Christian's  onlv  de- 
sire, 380. 
Christ  above  all  praise,  332. 
Christ  the  eternal  life,  335. 
Christ  the    believer's    all,  336, 

342,  380. 
Christ  a  guide  in  death,  455. 
Christ  our  Passover,  518. 
Christ    an    example    in    doing 

good,  115,  664. 
Christ  known  in  the  breaking  of 

bread,  519. 
Christ,  glory  of,  in  heaven,  740. 
Christ,  teachings  of,  780. 
Christ,  miracles  of,  781, 
Christ  the  good  Shepherd,  783. 
Christ  our  salvation.  8  16. 
Christ  before  Pilate,  787. 
Christ,  the  passion  of,  788. 
Christ,  intercession  of,  156,  789. 
Christ,  exaltation  of,  791. 
Christ  the  resurrection  and  the 

life,  128. 
Christ  our  substitute,  127,  126. 
Christ's  kingdom,  blessings  of, 

777. 
Christian  experience,  355,  482, 

851,  875. 
Church,  God  entreated  to  dwell 

in  his,  596. 
Church,    prayer    for    the,   885, 

966. 
Church,  a,  in  a  state  of  decline. 

579. 
Church  revived,  585. 
Church,  uniting  with  the,  918. 
Church,  love  to  the,  499,  500. 
Church,    a,   seeking    a    pastor, 

570. 
Church,  safety  of  the,  963. 
Church    blest    in    her    officers, 

902. 
City  of  God,  533. 
Cleansing  blood,  850. 


*NDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


627 


Clothing  of  the  Christian,  867. 

Comforter,  177. 

Comfort  in  God,  308. 

Comfort  in  sickness  and  death, 
681. 

Come  to  Jesus,  191,  193,  821. 

Coming  of  Christ,  547. 

Coming  of  Christ  to  judgment, 
736. 

Communion  with  God,  377,  379, 
383,  422. 

Communion  at  the  Lord's  table, 
515,  516. 

Compassion  of  Christ,  131. 

Complaint  under  darkness,  398, 
418. 

Condescension  of  Christ,  202. 

Confession,  908. 

Confession  of  sin,  original  and 
actual,  254,  258. 

Confession  and  repentance,  266. 

Confession  and  prayer,  692. 

Conferences  and  Synods,  898. 

Confidence  in  God,  394,  466, 
856. 

Confidence  in  God  at  evening, 
629. 

Confirmation,  590,  917,  927, 
926. 

Conflict  between  flesh  and  Spi- 
rit, 260. 

Conflict,  succor  implored  in, 
975. 

Conflict,  the  inward,  838. 

Congregation,  for  a  bereaved, 
578. 

Consecration  to  God,  441,  917. 

Consecration  of  places  of  wor- 
ship, 928,  931. 

Conscience,  pleasures  of  a  pure, 
369. 

Consolation  of  faith,  341. 

Contrite  heart,  the,  255. 

Contrition,  835. 

Convert,  the  new,  366. 

Converts,  welcome  to  young, 
592. 

Conversion,  358. 

Conversion  of  the  thoughtless 
sinner,  261. 

Conversion  from  sin,  joy  of,  360, 
361. 

Conversion  of  sinners,  584. 

Conversion  of  sinners,  joy  in  hea- 
ven at,  583. 

Conviction,  264. 


Corner-stone,  blessing  implored 
at  laying  of  a,  594,  928. 

Countenance,  God's,  light  of, 
prayed  for,  299. 

Creation,  God's  love  in,  58. 

Creation  and  providence,  praise 
for,  775. 

Creator,  God  the,  praised,  44, 
48,  50,  59. 

Creatures,  love  to  the,  danger- 
ous, 222. 

Creatures,  vanity  of,  225. 

Cross  of  Christ,  129,  132,  197. 

Cross  of  Christ,  meditation  on 
the,  523. 

Cross  of  Christ,  taking  up  the, 
925. 

Crosses,  in  answer  to  prayer, 
445. 

Crucifixion  of  Christ,  123,  141. 

Crucifixion  to  the  world,  129. 

Cry  aloud  and  spare  not,  539. 

DAY  of  grace  and  hope,  life 
the,  217,  826. 
Day  dawning,  587. 
Day  of  judgment,  705,  731,  737, 

990,  991. 
Days,  numbering  our,  705. 
Death,  696,  726,  981,  988,  233. 
Death,  hope  in,  982. 
Death  a  release,  481,  983. 
Death  and  eternity,  247. 
Death  and  judgment,  238. 
Death  and  judgment,  certainty 

of,  231,  247. 
Death  of  Christ,  123,  141,  144. 
Death  of  Christ,  freedom  in  the, 

130,  322. 
Death    of    the   righteous,   981, 

986. 
Death,  prayer    for  support  in, 

696. 
Death,  certainty  of,  697. 
Death,  temporal    and    eternal, 

698. 
Death,  sin,  the  sting  of,  700. 
Death  at  hand,  703. 
Death,  victory  over,  707. 
Death    made    easy  by  Christ's 

presence,  708. 
Death  triumphant  in  hope  of  the 

resurrection,  709. 
Death  of  friends  and  relatives, 

710. 
Death  of  a  parent,  711. 


623 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


Death  of   an  infant,  713,  714. 

986. 
Death,  hope  of  heaven  in,  712. 
Death  is  gain,  71 7. 
Death    and   bnrial  of   a  saint, 

718. 
Death  ami  immediate  glory,  719, 

721. 
Death,  a  peaceful,  720,  724. 
Death  in  the  Lord,  blessedness 

of,  722,  72-'). 
Death-bed,    soul    happy   on    a, 

475. 
Deceitfulness  of  sin,  91. 
Declaration  of  a  new  member, 

919. 
Declension,  spiritual,  396. 
Dedication  to  God,  512. 
Delay,  dangerous,  825. 
Delight    in  worship,  490,  491, 

604,  769. 
Delight  in  the  law  of  God,  382. 
Deliverance  from  sin,  301,  424. 
Deliverance    and  peace,  praise 

for,  693. 
Deliverance  in  a  storm,  9G2. 
Dependence,  man's,  on  God,  75, 

C08. 
Dependence  of  all  things  on  God, 

60. 
Dependence  on  Christ,  409. 
Depravity  of  man,  89,  98. 
Desert,  life  a,  466. 
Desire  of  the  Christian,  Christ 

the,  380. 
Desiring    to    be    with    Christ, 

479. 
Devotion,  habitual,  393. 
Devotion,  private,  486. 
Disciples,    Christ    encouraging 

his.   143. 
Dismissions,     752,    759,    1005, 

1624. 

Dispensations  of  God,  merciful, 

66. 
Divine  light  breaking  into  the 

Boul,  863. 
Divinity  of  Christ,  99,  102. 
Doom  of  the  wicked,  751. 
Doubting  Christian,  100. 
Doxologies,  760 — 766, 

Drought,  threatening,  60  1. 

Dying  Christian,  478,  480,  482, 
716. 

Dying  sinner's  prayer,  284. 

Dying  Saviour's  love.  124,  125. 


EARLY  instruction,  960. 
Early  piety.  961,  953,  954. 
Earthly    things,  vanity  of.  97, 
225,  & 

Education,  evil  effects  of  neglect- 
ed, 655. 

Education  of  youth,  importance 
of,  666,  667. 

Effusion  of  the  Spirit  on  Pente- 
cost day.  628. 

Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  prayer 
for,  804. 

Election  of  church  officers,  593 — 
597. 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens,  83. 

Enemies,  spiritual,  protection 
from,  425. 

Equality  of  the  Father  and  Son, 
100. 

Eternity.  242,  247,  7S8-i761, 
993—1004. 

Eternity,  anticipations  of,  231. 

Eternity,  the  terrors  of,  246. 

Eucharist,  commemorative.  520. 

Eucharist  commanded  by  Christ, 
521. 

Evening,  376.  634,  945. 

Evening,  confidence  in  God  at, 
629. ' 

Evening  ode  of  the  Christian 
pilgrim.  45*'.. 

Evening  hymns,  030 — 632,  637, 
640,  944,  l.«4s. 

Evening  prayer,  633,  642. 

Evening,  Jesus  Bought  at,  947. 

Evening  meditations.  9  16. 
Evening,  Lord's  day,  638,  938, 

639. 
Everlasting  song,  the,  739. 
Exaltation  of  Christ,  159,  791, 

154. 
Example,  Christian,  120. 
Example,  Christ  our,  in  doing 

good,  115,  664. 
Excellency  of  Christ,  826. 
Experienced    Christian,   355 — 

482,  851—875. 

Expostulation  with    the   sinner, 

98,  187,  B20,  824,  828. 
Extension  of  Christ's  kingdom, 

881. 

FMITII.  anticipations  of,  304. 
Faith,  a  prayer  for,  666. 
Faith,  the  power  of,  81.8. 
Faith  a  substitute  for  vision.  814. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


629 


Faith,  a  living,  323. 

Faith,  the  consolations  of,  341. 

Faith  seen  in  works,  354. 

Faith,  glorious  prospects  of,  371 . 

Faith,  living  by,  372. 

Faith  victorious,  92(5. 

Fall  and  depravity  of  man,  89 — 

98. 
Family  religion,  660. 
Farewell  to  a  departed  friend, 

987. 
Fast,  public  or  national,  691. 
Father's  house,  my,  1000. 
Favor,  divine,  assurance  of,  de- 
sired, 93. 
Fear  disciplined,  88. 
Fear,  gracious,  and  lively  hope, 

355. 
Feast,  gospel,  526. 
Feast,  gospel,  room  at  the,  195, 

198,  184. 
Feet,  sitting  at  Jesus',  374. 
Fellowship,  Christian,  897. 
Fig-tree,  the  barren,  609. 
Flesh  and    Spirit,  conflict    be- 
tween, 260. 
Flesh,  my,  is  meat  indeed,  525. 
Following  Christ,  449,  454. 
Following    departed    worthies, 

869,  870. 
Folly    of    neglecting    religion, 

244. 
Food  of  the  soul,  Jesus  the,  517. 
Forgiveness  from  the   example 

of  Christ,  116. 
Fortitude,  holy,  462. 
Fountain  opened  for  sin,   196, 

327,  818. 
Frailty  of  man,  224,  679. 
Freedom  in  the  death  of  Jesus, 

130,  322. 
Friend,  Jesus  a,  165,  166,  204. 
Friends  in  heaven,  1001. 
Friendship,  Christian,  hope  of, 

872. 
Fruits  of  love,  431. 
Funeral  of  a  young  person,  715. 
Funeral  of  a  faithful  minister, 

577. 
Future,  hope  of  a  better,  913. 

GENTILES    coming   into  the 
church,  890,  891. 
Gethsemane,  122,  786. 
Gift  of  Christ,  thanksgiving  for, 
843. 


Glory   of  Christ,  99—101,  113, 

128,  153—160,  740. 
Glory  to  Christ,  344. 
Glory,  meditations    on    future, 

474. 
God,  attributes,  being  and  per- 


fections of,  13 — 43,  77: 


r5. 


God  exalted  above  all  praise,  13. 

God,  spirituality  of,  14. 

God  infinite,  15. 

God  supreme,  16. 

God  independent,  16. 

God,  unity  of,  18. 

God  incomprehensible,  19,  69. 

God  self-existent,  21. 

God  eternal,  20,  21. 

God  unchangeable,  20,  21. 

God  almighty,  22. 

God,  his  majesty,  23,  24,  772. 

God  omnipresent,  25,  26,  773. 

God  omniscient,  25,  26,  29,  774. 

God,  his  wisdom,  27,  62. 

God  holy  and  just,  28,  29. 

God  the  searcher  of  hearts,  29. 

God  no  respecter  of  persons,  30. 

God  faithful,  31. 

God    desires    not   the    sinner's 

death,  185. 
God  benevolent  and    merciful, 

17,  32,  88. 
God  is  love,  33,  38,  52,  58. 
God  gracious  to  all,  34. 
God  merciful,  17,  32,  35,  36,  46, 

66. 
God,  glory  of,  37,  56,  57. 
God,  praise  to,  17,  36,  39,  40, 

44—57. 
God  the  Creator  and  preserver, 

44—52,  60,  775. 
God  to  be  praised  at  all  times, 

47,  52. 
God,  the  goodness  of,  49,  51,  53, 

61,  619,  54. 
God,  all  creatures  praise,  48. 
God  the  Redeemer,  45,  51. 
God  all  in  all,  55. 
God  glorious  in  the  salvation  of 

sinners,  56. 
God  exalted  above  all  praise,  57. 
God,  works  of,  58 — 04. 
God,  all  his  works  praise,  59,  62. 
God,  providence  of,  65 — 88. 
God  the  refuge  of  his  children, 

71. 
God  our  pleasure,  76. 
God  our  Shepherd,  79. 


C30 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


God  a  present  help  in  trouble, 

74. 
God  our  Savior,  111. 
God  the  safety  of  his  people,  77. 
God  our  Father.  85. 
God  the  preserver  of  his  people, 

295. 
God   reconciled  in  Christ,  348, 

413. 
God  true,  352. 
God,  majesty  and  dominion  of, 

771,  772. 
God  our  light,  trust,  shield  and 

reward,  858. 
God  seen  by  faith,  40. 
Good  tidings  to  all  people,  77^. 
Goodness,  divine,  praise  for,  49. 
Goodness,  divine,  riches  of,  01. 
Goodness,  divine,   a  ground  of 

trust,  72. 
Goodness,  divine,  in  the  mission 

of  Christ,  108. 
Gospel  call,  1 82—247, 81 1—830. 
Gospel  offered  to  all,  201. 
Gospel    times,  blessedness    of, 

351,  582. 
Gospel,  spread  of  the,  532,  538, 

548. 
Gospel,  success  of  the,  536,  587, 

915,545,548,538. 
Gospel,  reasonableness  of  the, 

12,  811. 
Grace,  praise  for,  87,  848. 
Grace,  life  the  day  of,  217,  218. 
Grace,  redeeming,  319. 
Grace,  inexhaustible,  189. 
Grace,  prayer  for,  in  trial,  974. 
Grace,  supplication  for,  285. 
Grace,  the  voice  of  free,  812. 
Grace,  quickening,  973. 
Graces,   Christian,  prayed  for, 

289. 
Graces,  love  the  chief  of,  43G. 
(i latitude    for    God's    mercies, 

851. 
Gratitude  for   the   atonement, 

846. 
Crave,  the,  723. 
Grave,  warning  from,  726. 
Greenland's  i<\  mountains,  537. 
Groaningfl  unutterable,  878. 
Guidance  of  the    Holy  spirit. 

175. 
Guidance,  prayer  for,  1 78,  487. 
Guide  through  death  to  glory, 

Christ,  455. 


HABITUAL  devotion,  393. 
Hallelujah  universal,  883. 

Hand,  Christ's  right,  992. 

Happiness  i  f  the  Christian,  pre- 
sent. 209—211. 

Happiness  of  the  Christian,  fu- 
ture, 212. 

Happiness  in  the  salvation  of 
God,  365. 

Hardness  of  heart  lamented. 
253. 

Harvest  past.  237. 

Harvest  hymns,  603,  933. 
Hatred  of  sin,  401,  421. 

Heart,    hardness  of,   lamented, 

253. 
Heart,  give  me  thy.  190. 
Heart,  the  evil,  213. 
Heart,  the  contrite,  255. 
Heart,  a  new,  prayed  for,  251. 

276,300,417. 
Heart,  surrendering  to  God,  134, 

833. 
Heaven,  748. 
Heaven,     Longing      for,       447. 

873. 
Heaven,  view  of,  741,  993. 
Heaven,    anticipation    of.    746, 

1005. 
Heaven,  saints'  employ  in.  746, 

1002. 
Heaven    alone    can  satisfy  the 

soul,  717. 
Heaven,  the  society  of,  749, 
Heaven,  friends  in,  1001. 
Heaven,  Sabbath,  preparatory 

to,  505. 
Heaven,  re-union  of  the  good  in, 

1003,  1004. 
Heaven,  bliss  of,  740,  742,  743, 

999. 
Heavenly  joy  on  earth.  867. 
Hell,  750. 
Help,  God  a  present,  In  trouble, 

71.  677. 
Hiding  place,  884, 
Hidings  of  God's  face. 

Holiness,  Christian.    1  16 
Holiness,  Spirit  of,  800. 
Holiness,  breathing  after,  17'.», 
428. 

Holiness  and  justice  of  Cod  glo- 
rified. B47. 

Holiness,  justice  and  mercy 
united.  8i 

lloU  resolve,  920. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


631 


Holy    Spirit,    172—180,   793— 

804,  800. 
Holy  Spirit,  operations  of  the, 

172. 
Holy  Spirit,  aid  of  the,  17G. 
Holy  Spirit,  the  comforter,  177. 
Holy  Spirit,  prayer  for  the,  173, 

203,  343,  41)6,  795—798,  802, 

803,831,  930. 
Holy  Spirit,  prayer  to  the,  174, 

175,  17G,  178,  180,  181,  794. 
Holy  Spirit,  danger  of  his  with- 
drawing, 228—230. 
Holy  Spirit,  invitationof  the,  226. 
Holy  Spirit    shall    not    always 

strive,  229,  801. 
Holy  Spirit,  joy  in  the,  363. 
Holy  Spirit  the  earnest  of  hea- 
ven, 799. 
Holy  Spirit,  prayer  for  eifusion 

of,  804. 
Holy  Spirit  on  Pentecost  day, 

528. 
Holy  Spirit,  for  return  of  the, 

911. 
Holy  Spirit,prayer  for,  at  conse- 
cration of  a  church,  930,  931. 
Home,  sweet,  of  the  saints,  448, 

997. 
Hope  in  God's  mercy,  70. 
Hope  encouraged,  403. 
Hope  of  heaven,  712. 
Hope  in  sickness,  672. 
Hope,  lively,  and  gracious  fear, 

355. 
Hope  in  death,  782. 
Hosnnna  to  Christ,  347. 
House,  God  found  in  his,  500, 

501. 
House,  God's  presence  sought  in 

his,  767. 
House  of  God,  alightinthe,  769. 
House,  my  Father's,  1000. 
House  of  prayer   consecrated, 

929. 
House,  readiness  to  serve  God 

in  his,  504. 
Humility,  430. 
Humiliation,  for  a  day  of  public, 

582,  957. 
Humiliation  and   exaltation  of 

Christ,  154. 

TDOLATRY  falling,  889. 
J-   Imitation  of  Christ  in  doing 
good,  664. 


Improving  time,  704. 
Incarnation  of  Christ,  102 — 113, 

779. 
Inconstancy  lamented,  291 ,  409. 
Indwelling  sin  lamented,  259. 
Ingratitude  to  Christ,  166,  214. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  153, 156, 

789. 
Interment  of   a   pious   female, 

984. 
Intolerance,  religious,  695. 
Invitation,  gospel,  188 — 208. 
Invitation,    Christ's,    191,   193, 

194,  200. 
Invitation  of  the  Spirit,  226. 
Invitation  accepted,  832. 
Invitation  to  Jesus,  821. 
Inward  conflict,  838. 
Israel,  prayer  for,  553. 
Israel,  salvation  of,  888. 

TESUS  lives,  357. 

«J    Jesus  shall  reign,  529. 

Jews,  pleading  for  conversion 
of,  554. 

Journey  of  life,  recollections  on, 
452. 

Joy  in  Christ's  victory,  140. 

Joy  in  the  mission  of  Christ,  107. 

Joy  of  conversion,  360,  361. 

Joy  for  salvation,  362. 

Joy  in  the  Holy  Spirit,  363. 

Joy,  heavenly,  on  earth,  367. 

Joy,  return  of,  404. 

Joy  in  God's  house,  500,  501. 

Joy  in  heaven  at  a  sinner's  con- 
version, 583. 

Joy  in  admission  to  Christian 
privileges,  922. 

Jubilee,  the  gospel,  186. 

Jubilee,  song  of,  530. 

Jubilee,  the  year  of,  811. 

Judgment,  731—737,  990,  991, 
705. 

Justification  and  sanctification, 
364. 

KEDRON,  785. 
Kingdom    and    church  of 
Christ,  528—597. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  534,  881. 

LAMB,  Christ  the,  320. 
Lamb,  tribute  to  the,  136. 
Latter  day  glory,  892. 
Law  of  God,  delight  in  the,  382. 


632 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Learning  of  Christ,  8G0. 
Leper  healed,  207. 
Liberality,  661,  663. 
Life,  the  day  of  grace,  217,  826. 
Life,  uncertainty  of,  217 — 230. 
Life,   shortness  and  misery  of, 

223. 
Life  r  time  of  trial,  232. 
Life  a  desert,  466. 
Life  nntl  death  in  God's  hands, 

673. 
Light,  divine,  breaking  into  the 

Boul,  853. 
Litany,  a,  1(.»2. 
Living  by  faith,  372. 
Living  near  to  God,  379. 
Living  to  Christ,  388. 
Living  waters,  819. 
Longing  for  Zion,  448,  477,  479, 

873,  993. 
Look  to  Jesus,  197,  822. 
Looking  upwards  in  trial,  956. 
Lord's  Supper,  513 — 527. 
Lord's    Supper,  institution    of, 

514. 
Lord's  prayer,  875. 
Love  of  God  in  creation,  58. 
Love  of  Christ  to  men,  124,  125, 

141,  345,  391,  324,  328,  350, 

381. 
Love  to  the  brethren,  142,  432— 

434,  522. 
Love  to  Christ,  38."),  890,  522. 
Love,  redeeming,  350. 
Love,  fruits  of,  431. 
Love,  brotherly,  434. 
Love  to  the  church,  499,  500. 
Love   the  chief    of  the  graces, 

436. 
Love,  importance  and  influence 

of,  438. 
Love  to  Christ  at  bistable,  522. 
Lovest  thou  me  ?  387,  3(.)7. 
Loving  kindness  of  Christ,  328. 

MAJESTY  and  dominion  of 
God,  771,  772. 
Man  lading  and  reviving,  706. 

Man  dependent  on  God,  75,  608. 
Man.  frailty  of,  22  1.  679. 

Mansions  in  heaven,  467. 
Marriage.  <i  15,  6  16. 

Martyr's,  death  of,  906. 

Means  of  grace,  488 — 527,  876 

_8H). 
Meditation  ami  retirement,  127. 


Meditation  on  God's  love,  683. 
Meditations    on    future    glory, 

474. 
Member,  a  new.  admitted.  589, 

591. 
Mercy-seat,  790,  814. 
Mercy  of  God  praised,  88. 
Mercv  of  God,  supplication  for, 

270—302. 
Mercy  of  God,  hope  in  the,  70. 
Mercy  of  God,  prayer  tor,  80, 

270,  278,  290,  303,  412,  280, 

298,  299. 
Mercy  of  God  for  sinners,  194. 
Mercies,  praise  to  God  for,  46, 

63. 
Mercies  of  God  unutterable,  35. 
Mercies,  reviewing  of,  4S'.t. 
Mercies,  gratitude  for,  851. 
Mercies  renewed  morning  and 

evening,  612,  619. 
Message,   angels',  to  the  shep- 
herds, 103. 
Messenger  of  mercy,  Christ  the, 

106. 
Messiah,  102. 
Midnight  thoughts  recollected, 

641. 
Millennium,  916. 
Minister  and  people,  prayer  for, 

498. 
Minister,  farewell  charge  of  a, 

564. 
Minister,    at    ordination  of   a, 

565. 
Minister,   at   installation  of    a, 

571. 
Minister,  at    settlement    of    a, 

572. 
Minister,  praise  upon  obtaining 

a.  57:5. 
Minister,   dangerous   illness  of 

a.  575. 
Minister,  funeral  of  a   faithful, 

677. 

Minister,  death  of  a.  908,  904, 
906. 

Ministers     or     theological    stu- 
dents, 655. 
Ministers,  destitution  of,  556. 

Ministers,  prayer  of.  569. 
Ministers,  praj  er  for,  569,  574, 

676. 
Ministers,  meetings  of,  899. 

Ministers,   their  strength,  office 
and  reward,  900. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


633 


Ministerial  love,  557. 
Ministerial  fidelity,  prayer  for, 

561. 
Ministry  of  angels,  63. 
Ministry,  gospel,   from  Christ, 

566. 
Ministry  of  Christ,  114—121. 
Miracle  of  grace,  325. 
Miracles  of  Christ,  119,  781. 
Miracles,  spiritual,  277. 
Mission  of  Christ,  106—112. 
Missions,  prayer  for  success  of, 

541,  543. 
Missions,  domestic,  prayer  for, 

894. 
Missionaries,  scarcity  of,  542. 
Missionaries  encouraged,  544. 
Missionaries,  farewell  to,  550. 
Missionaries,  farewell  of,  551, 

887. 
Missionaries,  departure  of,  886, 

522. 
Missionaries,  ordination  of,  552. 
Missionary  field,  537. 
Missionary  labors,  882. 
Missionary  associations,  540. 
Missionary    hymns,    540 — 554, 

881—895. 
Morning,  622,  939,  942,  943. 
Morning,  emblematic  of  eternal 

day,  617. 
Morning,  resolutions  in  the,  621. 
Morning  prayer  for  protection, 

620. 
Morning  songs,  611,  613,  614, 

616,  618. 
Morning  and  evening,  612,  615, 

619,  940,  941. 
Morning  prayer,  623. 
Moses  and  the  Lamb,  song  of, 

914. 
Mount  Zion,  744,  448,  997,  533. 
Mounts,  the  three,  861. 
Mourning  under  darkness,  418. 

TYTAME  of  Jesus  above  every 

1^    other,  330. 

Names  and  character  of  Christ, 

161—171. 
National    security    from    God, 

686. 
National  occasions,  968 — 972. 
National  confession  and  prayer, 

692. 
National  prosperity,  praise  for, 

968,  969. 

2b2 


National      foes,      preservation 

against,  970. 
National  gratitude  and  holiness, 

971. 
National    blessings    and    afflic- 
tions, 685 — 695. 
Nature,  all,  praise  God,  58 — 62. 
Nature,  a  new,  prayed  for,  251, 

275,  300,  417. 
Nature  corrupt  from  Adam,  89, 

90. 
New  members,  admission  of,  589 

—592. 
New   members,  declaration  of, 

919. 
New  Year,  hymns  for,  607,  610, 

932. 
Night,  the,  cometh,  234. 
Not    ashamed    of    Christ,  442, 

923. 
Now  the  day  of  grace,  826. 
Now    the    accepted   time,  182, 

230,  218. 
Numbering  our  days,  705. 

OBEDIENCE,  the  blessings  of, 
210. 
Old  things   passed  away,   307, 

215. 
Old  age,  656. 
Omnipotence    of    God,   23,  24, 

772. 
Omniscience  of  God,  25,  26,  29, 

774. 
Omnipresence  of   God,  25,  26, 

773. 
Opening  a  place  of  worship,  595, 

597. 
Opportunities,  neglected,  262. 
Ordination  prayer,  568. 
Original  sin,  89,  90. 
Orphans,  prayer  for,  955. 

PANTING  for  God,  389,  422. 
Pardon,  414. 

Pardon,  prayer  for,  288. 

Pardon,  offer  of,  359. 

Parting,  649,  650,  651,  871. 

Parting  with  all  for  Christ,  269. 

Parting  with  carnal  joys,  310. 

Particular  occasions  and  cir- 
cumstances, 598 — 695. 

Paschal  Lamb,  170,  171. 

Passion  of  Christ,  122—141, 
788. 

Passover,  Christ  our,  518. 


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INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


Pastor,  church  seeking  a,  570. 

Pastor's  wish  for  his  people, 
663. 

Pattern,  Christ  our,  114—117. 

Peace,  prayer  for,  689,  0'.»0. 

Peace,  my,  I  give  unto  you, 
279. 

Penitence,  274,  831—835. 

Penitence,  prayer  for,  252. 

Penitence  at  the  cross,  841. 

Penitent,  the,  257. 

Penitent,  the,  seeking  pardon, 
270—272. 

Penitent,  the  Scriptures,  conso- 
latory to,  11. 

Penitent,  the  pardoned,  283. 

Penitent,  the  rest  for  the  weary, 
912. 

Penitential  sighs,  25G. 

Pentecost  day,  528. 

People  of  God  safe,  77,  471,  964. 

People,  prayer  of,  for  their  mi- 
nister, 574. 

Perseverance  desired,  419,  924. 

Physician,  Christ  the,  168,  169. 

Pilgrim's  song,  854. 

Pilgrim's  evening  ode,  456. 

Pilgrimage,  the  Christian,  447, 
451. 

Plea  of  the  sinner,  294. 

Pleading  with  God  under  afflic- 
tion, 464. 

Pleading  Christ's  promises,  276. 

Pleading  the  atonement,  2(.<7. 

Pleading  for  mercy,  280,  298. 

Poor  man's  prayer,  862. 

Portion  of  the  soul,  God  the, 
286,  287. 

Portion  of  the  believer,  Christ 
the,  342. 

Praise  to  God,  44 — 57,  767 — 
771. 

Praise  to  the  Savior,  119—160, 
840,  349,  353. 

Prayer,  483. 

Prayer  of  the  dying  sinner,  281. 

Prayer  answered  by  crosses,  445. 

Prayer,  an  exhortation  to,  18  1. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  influence, 
178,  268,  848,  196,  796—798, 
802,  si'-.  881,  980. 

Prayer,  importunate,  prevalent, 
185. 

Prayer  for  minister  and  people, 
498. 

Praj  er,  private,  486. 


Prayer,  social,  488. 

Prayer  lor  the  divine  presence, 

192. 
Prayeth,  behold,  he,  487. 
Preciousness  of  Christ,  829, 87*, 

386. 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God,  239. 
Presence  si  <b>d  is  light,  472. 
Presemc  of  (,,,-1   Bought   in  his 

house,  767. 
Presence  of  God  implored,  492. 
Preserver    of   his    people,   God 

the.  295. 
Preservation,  praise  for, 46,  47. 

85. 
Prodigal,  repenting,  205. 
Promises  of  God,  trust  in.  78. 
Promises  of  Christ  pleaded.  276. 
Promises    of    Christ    precious. 

874. 
Prospects  of  success,  535. 
Prospects    of    faith,    glorious, 

371. 
Prosperity  of  sinners  cursed,  94. 
Protection  from  spiritual  foes, 

425. 
Prophecies  fulfilled  in    Christ. 

138. 
Providence  of  God,  65—88. 
Providence,  volume  of  65. 
Providence  in  travelling,  81. 
Providence,  dark,  82. 
I'ni\  idenoe,  trust  in,  84. 
Providence  consolatory,  86. 
Providence   wise   and   merciful, 

66,  86,  88. 
Providence,  blessings  of,  87. 
Providence  of  God  to  all.  67. 
Public    and    national   blessings 

and  a  mictions,  685 — 695. 
Public  worship,   a  blessing  on. 

768. 
Public  humiliation  in  affliction, 

967. 

QUICKENING  grace,  prayer 
for,  '.'7::. 
Quickening  Spirit,  7(.'7. 

FJ  ACE,  the  Christian,  867, 859. 
^  Ransomed  Spirit,  996. 
Ravens,  Bhjafc  fed  by,  's;!. 
Reasonableness  of   the  gospel, 

12.  811. 
Recollections  on  the  journey  of 

life,   162 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 


635 


Reconciliation    in   Christ,  348, 

413. 
Recovering  from  sickness,  678, 

682. 
Reception,  right,  of  God's  word, 

560. 
Redeemer,  my,  I  know  that  he 

liveth,  158. 
Redeemer,  praise   to  the,  337, 

340,  349,  353. 
Redeeming  grace,  319. 
Redeeming  love,  350. 
Redemption,  praise  for,  45,  51, 

135,  137—140. 
Redemption  finished,  139. 
Redemption    by    Christ    alone, 

322. 
Reformation  festival,  963—967. 
Refreshing  from  on  high,  586. 
Refuge  of  his  children,  God  the, 

71. 
Refuge,  Jesus    our,    167,  306, 

469. 
Regeneration,    215,    300,    307, 

417,  275. 
Reiscn,  universal,  of  Christ,  529, 

531,  881. 
Rejoicing  in  hope,  453. 
Release,  by  death,  481,  983. 
Relieving  Christ  in  his  members, 

665. 
Religion,  211,  865,  813. 
Religion,     advantages     of,     in 

youth,  652. 
Religion,  blessings  of,  210—212, 

370. 
Religion,  family,  660. 
Religion  the  chief  concern,  813. 
Remember  me,  849. 
Remember  thy  Creator,  954. 
Remembering  Christ  at  his  table. 

513,  879. 
Renewed   heart,  prayer  for  a, 

251,  275,  300,  417. 
Repentance,  249,  250,  266. 
Repentance  at  the  cross,  267. 
Request,  humble,  497. 
Rest,  the  promised,  prayed  for, 

296. 
Rest    for    the    weary  penitent, 

912. 
Rest,  the  heavenly,  994. 
Resignation,  429,  868. 
Resignation   from   Christ's  ex- 
ample, 117. 
Resolve,  the  successful,  216. 


Resolve,  the  holy,  920. 
Resurrection,  the,  727— 730,  989 

—992. 
Resurrection  of   Christ,   144 — 

152. 
Resurrection,  longing    for  the, 

727. 
Resurrection,  assurance  of,  728. 
Resurrection,  hope  in  the,  729. 
Resurrection  of  the  just,  730. 
Retirement,  religious,  375,  427. 
Retiring,  thoughts  upon,  635. 
Return  of  the  Spirit,  911. 
Return  of  joy,  404. 
Returning  to  Zion,  891. 
Re-union  of  the  good  in  heaven, 

1003,  1004. 
Revivals,  907—916. 
Revivals,  prayer  for,  580,  588, 

907,  909,  910. 
Righteous,  blessedness  of   the, 

212,  468. 
River  of  God,  998. 
Road,  the  broad,  817. 
Rock  of  ages,  164. 
Room  at  the  gospel  feast,  184, 

195,  198. 


S 


ABBATH,     the,     624,    625, 


Sabbath  preparatory  to  heaven, 

505. 
Sabbath,  sweetness  of,  506,  937. 
Sabbath  commemorative  of  the 

resurrection^  507. 
Sabbath,  welcome  to  the,  936. 
Sabbath     morning,     626 — 628, 

935. 
Sabbath  evening,  638,  639,  938. 
Sacramental  hymns,  513 — 527, 

879,  880. 
Safety  in  God,  77,  471,  964. 
Saints'  sweet  home,  997. 
Saints  in  heaven,  1002. 
Salvation  of  God,  happiness  in 

the,  365. 
Salvation  through  Christ,  303— 

354,  841—850,  315,  322. 
Salvation    by  grace,   316,  317, 

321,  338. 
Salvation  by  faith,  318,  842. 
Salvation  for  Jew  and  Gentile, 

339. 
Salvation,  joy  for,  362. 
Salvation  in  the  cross,  132. 
Salvation  offered  to  all,  201. 


636 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Sanctification  and  pardon,  364, 

B84. 
Savior,  praise  to  the,  113. 
Savior,  a  dying,  125,  126. 
Savior,  love  of  the,  124. 
Savior,  crowned.  8J5. 
Scoffer,  the,  286. 
Scriptures,  1 — 13,  (see  Bible.) 
Scriptures,  inspired,  1 — 3. 
Scriptures,  usefulness  of,  8. 
Scriptures,  instruction  from,  9. 
Scriptures,  consolatory,  11. 
Sea,  the,  obedient  to  God,  961. 
Seamen,  960—902. 
Seamen,  prayer  for,  960. 
Seasons  ordered  by  God,  598. 
Seasons  crowned  with  goodness, 

599. 
Seasons,  Jesus  seen  in  the,  600. 
Security  and  comfort  in  God  in 

affliction,  658. 
Seeking  all  in  Christ,  281. 
Seeking  a  better  country,  451. 
Self-examination,  402,  864. 
Self-dedication,  921. 
Seriousness,  a  prayer  of,  248. 
Sermon,  before,  492,  494,  495. 
Shepherd,  God  our,  79,  855. 
Shepherd,  Christ  the  kind,  783. 
Sick-bed  devotion,  674. 
Sick-bed  reflections,  676. 
Sickness,   consolation    in,  676, 

681. 
Sickness,  hope  in,  672. 
Sickness,  recov^-ing  from,  678, 

682. 
Sickness    and    affliction,   956 — 

959. 
Sickness  and  death,  233. 
Sin,  original,  89,  90. 
Sin.  deceitfulness  of,  91. 
Sin,  evil  of,  213— 215. 
Sin,  confession  of,  254,  258. 
Sin  bewailed,  265. 
Sin,    conversion    from,  joy    of, 

860,  361. 
Sin  the  Bting  of  death,  700. 
Sin,  hatred  of,  401,  425. 
Sin,  Christ  came  to  destroy,  107. 

Sin,  indwelling,  lamented.  259. 

Sin,  deliverance  from,  801 . 
Sinner  weighed  and  found  want- 
ing, 285. 

Sinner,    the    thoughtless,    con- 
rerted,  26] . 

Sinner,  help!,--.  216. 


Sinner  entreated  to  awake,  98, 

187,  820,  824,  828. 
Sinners,  joy  in  heaven  at  con- 
version of,  583. 
Sinners,  conversion  of,  584. 
Sinners  invited    to    Christ,  98, 

187,  192,  198. 
Sinners  saved  by  Christ,  56. 
Sinners,  prosperitv  of,  cursed, 

•'4. 
Sinners  received  by  Christ,  844. 
Sinners,  God    desires    not   the 

death  of,  185. 
Sinners,   wearv,   invitation    to, 

840. 
Sinners  urged  to  hasten  their 

salvation,  218. 
Sinners,  the  misery  and  danger 

of,  243. 
Sloth,     spiritual,     deprecated, 

410. 
Social  meetings,  896 — 906. 
Soldier,  the  Christian,  415,  462. 
Song,  the  everlasting,  739. 
Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 

914. 
Songs  of  praise,  770. 
Sons  of  God,  privileges  of  the, 

368. 
Sorrow  for  the  sufferings  of  the 

Savior,  183. 
Soul,  the  value  of  the.  64. 
Soul    happy    on    a    death-bed, 

475. 
Soul  thirsting  after  God,  420. 
Sowing  in  tears,  460,  995. 
Special  occasions,  932 — 955. 
Spirit  (see  Holy  Spirit). 
Spiritual  declension.  396. 
Spiritual-mindedness,  426. 
Spiritual  miracles,  277. 
Spring,  601,  602. 
Stability,  Christian,  927. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  Christ  the, 

161. 
Star,  morning,  162.,  168. 
Sting  ofdeatii,  sin.  700. 
Storm,  deliverance  in  a,  962. 

Strength,  prayer  for,  175,  176, 

178. 
Submission,  485. 

Substitute,  Christ  our,  126,127. 
Success,  prospects  of,  535. 
Success  of   the  gospel,   prayer 

for.  586,  688,  '.M5,  545,  548, 

587. 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 


63  <* 


Sufferings  of  the  Savior,  126, 

122—142. 
Sufferings  of  the  Savior,  sorrow 

for  the,  133. 
Summer,  a  harvest  hymn,  603. 
Sunday  Schools,  668 — 671. 
Sunday  Schools,  celebration  of, 

668. 
Supper  of  the  Lord,  513—527. 
Supplication  for  divine  mercy, 

270—302, 836—840. 
Supplication    for    God's  grace, 

285. 
Support    in   God    in    affliction, 

959. 
Surety,  Christ  our,  157. 
Surrender,  the,  305. 
Surrendering      the      heart     to 

Christ,  134,  833. 
Sympathy  of  angels,  808. 
Synods  and  Conferences,  898. 

'TURING  up  the  cross,  925. 

■*-    Teachings  of  Jesus,  780. 

Temperance,  973 — 977. 

Temperance,  praise  for  increase 
of,  977. 

Temperance  meetings,  976. 

Temptations,  the  world's  three 
chief,  95. 

Terror  turned  to  joy,  268. 

Thanksgiving,  43. 

Thanksgiving,  national  or  pub- 
lic, 685. 

Thanksgiving  for  the  gift  of 
Christ,  843. 

Theological  students  or  minis- 
ters, 555. 

Thief,  the  converted,  206. 

Thirsting  for  God,  420. 

Thoughts,  wandering,  408. 

Thoughts  upon  retiring,  035. 

Thoughts  of  death  at  night,  636. 

Thoughts,  midnight,  recollect- 
ed, 641. 

Time,  the  accepted,  182,  218, 
230. 

Time,  shortness  of,  227. 

Time,  improvement  of,  704. 

Times  and  seasons,  God  orders, 
934. 

To-day,  218. 

Tolling  bell,  699. 

Tomb,  the  voice  of  the,  701. 

Transfiguration  of  Christ,  118, 
784. 


Traveling,  God  our  protector  in, 

81. 
Treasure,  the  word  of  God  a,  4. 
Treasure  in  heaven,  220. 
Trial,  prayer  for  grace  in,  974. 
Trial,  looking  upwards  in,  956. 
Tribute  to  the  Lamb,  135,  136. 
Trinity,  the,  41—43,  805—807. 
Trinity,  doctrine  and  use  of,  41. 
Trinity,  praise  to,  42,  43,  806. 
Trinity,  prayer  to,  805. 
Trinity,  worship  of,  807. 
Triumph  of  Christ  over  death, 

149. 
Triumphs  of  the  gospel,  545. 
Trouble,  God  a  present  help  in, 

74,  677. 
Trust,  God  our  only,  88,  473. 
Trust,  divine  goodness  a  ground 

of,  72. 
Trust  in  the  promises  of  God, 

78. 
Trust  in  Jesus,  241,  303,  306. 
Trust  in  the  providence  of  God, 

80,  81,  84. 
Trust  in  God  under  darkness, 

816. 
Trusting  in  God,  312. 
Trusting   in    God,  the    sinner, 

309. 
Turn  again,  203. 
Types  of  Christ,  170. 

UNCERTAINTY  of  life,  217— 
230. 

Union  with  Christ,  384. 

Union  of  saints  on  earth,  in  hea- 
ven, 896. 

Uniting  with  the  church,  918. 

Unity  of  God,  18. 

Universal  hallelujah,  883. 

Universal  praise,  exhortation  to, 
895. 

Universal  reign  of  Christ,  529, 
531,  881. 

Uprightness  required  in  rulers, 
694. 

TTANITY  of  life,  217—230. 
»    Vanity  of  earthly  things,  97, 
225,  829. 
Vanity  of  man,  as  mortal,  702. 
Victory  over  death,  707. 
Victory  of  Christ,  147. 
Visiting  a  friend,  648. 
Voice  of  free  grace,  812. 


638 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Voice  of  warning,  830. 
Voice  of  the  tomb,  701. 
Voyage,  the  Christian,  457. 

WALKING  with  God,  416. 
Wanderer    invited  to  re- 
turn, '203. 
Wandering  thoughts,  408. 
War.  in  time  of,  687,  688. 
Warfare,    the    Christian,    411, 

415. 
Warning  from  the  grave,  726, 

701. 
Warning,  a  voice  of,  830. 
Watch  and  pray,  815. 
Watching  for  souls,  567. 
Watchfulness,  439,  463. 
Way.  the  narrow,  450. 
Way,  the    truth    and    the  life, 

Christ,  121. 
Ways,  God's,  wise  and  good,  68. 
Ways,  God's,  incomprehensible, 

69. 
Weary  sinners,  840. 
Weep  not,  988. 
Wedding  hymns,  645,  646. 
Welcome  to  Jesus,  183,  192. 
Welcome   to    the    gospel  feast, 

184,  191,515. 
Welcome    to  Christian  friends, 

647. 
Welcome    to    young    converts, 

592.. 
Welcoming  the  cross,  444. 
W'heat  and  tares,  581. 
Whitsunday,  793. 
Wicked,  misery  of  the,  212. 
Will  ye  also  go  away?  405. 
Winning  souls  to  Christ,  558. 
Winter,  606. 
Witness  of  the  Spirit  prayed  for, 

293. 
Wisdom  of  God,  27,  62. 
Word  of   God,  (see  Bible    and 

Scriptures.) 
Word  of  God  a  treasure,  4. 
Wmd  of  God,  glory  of  the,  10. 
Word  of  God  restored,  965. 


Word  of  God,  power  of  the,  979. 
Word  of  God,  right  reception  of, 

prayed  for,  560. 
Work  while  it  is  day,  827. 
Works  of  God,  58—64. 
Works  of  God  all  praise  him, 

59. 
World's  three  chief  temptations, 

95. 
World,  end  of  the,  96. 
World,    conversion    from    the. 

prayed  for,  627,  546. 
World,   vanity  of  the,  97,  829. 

225. 
World  renounced,  443. 
World,  Christ  proclaimed  to  the. 

649. 
Worldling,  the  rich,  219. 
Worship,  delight  in,  490,  504. 
Worship,  happiness  of,  491,  502. 
Worship,  for  public,  493—495, 

768. 
Worship,  preparation  foi*,  503. 
Wrestling  with  God,  440. 

YEAR  of  Jubilee,  811. 
Young,  a  call  to  the,  653. 

Young,  the   Bible  the  guide  of 
the,  952. 

Young  invited  to  Christ,  199. 

Youth  and  judgment,  246. 

Youth,   advantages  of   religion 
in,  652. 

Youth,  importance  of    educat- 
ing, 666. 

Youth  instructed,  667. 

ZEAL,  true  and  false,  863. 
Zion,  city  of  God,  53:5.  744. 

448,  997. 
Zion,  God  entreated  for,  582. 
Zion  triumphant,  884. 
Zion,  Gentiles  returning  to,  891. 
Zion,  God  the  defence  of,  967. 
Zion,  longing  for,  448,  477,  479, 

873,  993. 
Zion's     increase,    prayer     for, 

893. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


The  figures  express  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns  as  they  are 
arranged. 

ABSURD  and  vain  attempt  to  bind Rippon's  Col.  695 

According  to  thy  gracious  word Montgomery.  513 

Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  0  sinner Duncan.  823 

Affliction  is  a  stori^y  deep Cotton.  461 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Mrs.  Barbauld.  935 

Ah,  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do Hyde.  262 

Ah.  whither  should  I  go C.Wesley.  836 

Alas!  alas!  how  blind  I've  been Strong.  201 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed Wafts.  133 

All  glory  to  the  eternal  Three Maxwell.  704 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Duncan.  845 

All-powerful,  self-existent  God 21 

All  ye  who  laugh  and  sport  with  death Watts.  230 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord Steele.  87 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast X.York  Col.  560 

Almighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye Beddome.  774 

Almighty  Sov'reign  of  the  skies 969 

Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise Mrs.  Steele.  975 

All  ye,  who  grace  inherit Dr.  Mills.1023 

Amazing  sight,  the  Savior  stands Hymns  of  Z ion.  200 

Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound C.  Wesley.  848 

Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears X  York  Col.  178 

Amid  the  splendors  of  thy  state Mrs.  Steele.  38 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts.  402 

Am  I  call'd,  and  can  it  be Wesley.  832 

And  am  I  born  to  die C.Wesley.  231 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die Id.  232 

And  are  we  yet  alive Hayicard.  899 

And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord Doddridg> .  7> 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love Steele.  120 

And  let  our  bodies  part C.  Wesley.  649 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail C.  Wesley.  470 

And  must  this  body  die Watts.  709 

And  now  another  day  is  past Tr.  Hertzog.  944 

And  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend Curtis's  Col.  781 

And  shall  we  still  be  slaves N.York  Col.  130 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God Doddridge.  595 

And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge.  751 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend Steele.  202 

And  wilt  thou  yet  be  found Newton.  838 

Angel,  roll  the  rock  away Gibbon.  145 

Angel  from  the  realms  of  glory Steele.  778 

Another  day  is  past Curtis.  946 

Another  fleeting  day  has  gone 630 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done Stennett.  62-! 

639 


640  INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise C.  Wesley.  157 

Arise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise Montgomery,  939 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers Watts.  425 

Arm  of  tli-  Lord,  awake,  awake Grant.  893 

As  much  have  1  of  worldly  good Condcr.  862 

As  on  the  cross  tie'  Savior  hung Stennett.  206 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs Tate  <!■  Brady.  422 

As  the  eagle  fondly  hovers Mttla-Gerhardt.  85 

Astonished  and  distressed Tbplady.  213 

Aspire  my  heart  on  high  to  live Mills-Hitter.  220 

A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still ZV.  Z/utker,  964 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command CoUyer.  540 

Author  of  life  and  bliss A".  York  Col  L37 

Awake,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul Heginbotham.  i2'i4 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun Kenn.  621 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays Medley.  328 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve Doddridge.  857 

Awake  and  sing  the  song Hammond.  914 

Awake,  our  souls,  away  our  fears Watts.  859 

Away  from  ev'ry  mortal  care Watts.  503 

BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel II—.  407 
Band  of  brethren,  who S.  S.  Schmucker.  555 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts.     44 

Before  thy  throne,  Almighty  Pow'r Winchett.  5G8 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Gregg.  204 

Behold  !  long  wish'd  for  spring  has  come Sleek.  G02 

Behold!  O  Israel's  God K.York  Col.  655 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive Watts.   119 


v. 


Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near Vohe.  5 

Behold  the  amazing  sight , Doddridge.  141 

Behold  the  Savior  of  mankind Percy  Ch.  Vol.  124 

Behold  the  man,  how  heavy  lay Tr.  Muenter.  7S7 

Behold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord Watts.  892 

Behold  the  morning  sun Watts.  979 

Behold  what  condescending  love Fawcett.  510 

Behold  where  in  a  mortal  form Enfield.  1 15 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head tlebi  r.  726 

Beside  the  gospel  pool Newton.  292 

Be  thou,  O  Lord,  my  treasure  here Whitefield.  829 

Beyond  where  ELedron's  waters  flow S.  F.  Smith.  786 

Beyond  the  glittering  starry  skies Fatten  <(•  Turner.  808 

Bless'd  are  the  humble  souls  who  see Watts.  209 

Bless'd  are  the  undefiPd  in  heart Watts.  210 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  love Watts.  42 

Bless'd  is  the  man,  for  ever  Mess'd Watts.  364 

Blest  hour  when  virtuous  friends  shall  meet 1003 

Bless'd  Jesus,  when  my  soaring Doddridge.  386 

Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  innocence Walts.  89 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  that  binds Fawcett.  432 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  heart ./•  Strapham.  600 

Bless'd  Jesus,  when  thy  cross  1  view Watts.  833 

Blest  Jesus,  come  thou  gently  down 588 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  641 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow Toplady.  L86 

Bright  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze Village  Hymns,  548 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God Watts.  100 

Bright  source  of  everlasting  love Boden.  354 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heber.  113 

Bread  of  heav'n,  on  thee  we  feed Conder.  880 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death Watts.  817 

Brother  in  Christ  and  well  belov'd C.Wesley.  589 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill Tappan.  951 

By  the  thoughtless  world  derided Collyer.  7 

By  various  maxims,  forms  and  rules Newton.  311 

CHILDREN  of  the  heav'nly  King Cennicl:  453 
Christians,  brethren,  ere  we  part H.  K.White.  753 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day Cudworth.  147 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep Mason.  627 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  dove Brown.  173 

Come,  guilty  sinners,  come  and  see Anon.  846 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Watts.  193 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  come  from  on  high Reed.  878 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove Watts.  174 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind Bunder.  797 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come Hart.  796 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast Watts.  216 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  ! Montgomery.  920 

Come,  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts.  123 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts.  136 

Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God Montgomery,  alt.  926 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high Watts.  140 

Come,  let  us  now  our  honors  bring Mills.10'21 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart Steele.  745 

Come,  O  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints Id.  767 

Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays Blacklock.  771 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare Newton.  265 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs J.  Wesley.  852 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above Doddridge.  909 

Come,  said  Jesus' sacred  voice Mrs.  Barbaidd.  221 

Come,  Savior,  Jesus,  from  above Byrom.  342 

Come,  see  on  bloody  Calvary Rippon's  Col.  523 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad Watts.     50 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast C.Wesley.  184 

Come,  thou  Savior  of  our  race Reynolds-Luther.  770 

Come,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing Robinson.  452 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain Montgomery.  818 

Come,  weary  souls  with  sin  distress'd Steele.  912 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish Moore.  814 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched Hart.  183 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord Watts.  367 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come Village  Hymns.  840 

Commit  thy  way,  confiding Mills- Gerhardt.  775 

Comfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace C.  Wesley.  547 

Convinc'd  of  sin,  men  now  begin Village  Hymns.  584 

Courage,  my  soul,  while  God  is  near N.  York  Col.  471 

41 


642  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINKS. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake Fitzgerald's  Col.  884 
Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dosi Do  Id  idge.  801 

I»i\  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders Rijrpon.  732 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Watt*.  348 

Dearest  Savior,  help  thy  Bervant Toplady's  Col, 

Dear  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hoar R.Hill.  296 

1>  :u-  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye ViUagt  Hymns.  417 

Jesus,  prostrate  at  thy  fe  rt .  257 

Dear  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil C         .  435 

Dear  refuge  or  my  weary  soul Wrs.  S  cfe.  ■">l|s- 

Dear  Savior,  if  these  Lambs  should  stray Hyde.  654 

Dear  Savior,  when  my  thoughts  recall Steele.  21  I 

Hear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear Newton.  597 

Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day Watts.  481 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made Steele.   L68 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  draw Duncan.  825 

Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be C.  Wesley.  413 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord Heginbotham, 

Draw  near,  0  Son  of  God,  draw  near C.  Wesley.  561 

Dread  Sov'reign,  let  my  ev'ning  song Watts.  640 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay Id.  504 
Earth  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long hi.  739 

Bat,  drink,  in  memory  of  your  friend 2V.  York  Col.  520 

Enslav'd  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains Steele.  322 

Equip  me  i'or  the  war C.  Wesley.  562 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad Watts*     99 

Eternal  and  immortal  King Williams* 8  /W.     40 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause Village  Hymns.     L8 

Eternal  power,  whose  high  abode Watts.     13 

Eternal  Source  of  ev'ry  joy Doddridge.  599 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light Pres.  Davies.    181 

Eternal  Spirit,  'twas  thy  breath Scott.       1 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess Wafts.  172 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand Steele.  242 

Eternity,  terrific  word Tr.  Risl.  245 

Ev'ry  fallen  soul,  by  sinning 321 

Ev'ry  moment  brings  me  nearer Wingrove,    175 

Exalted  high,  at  God's  right  hand Duncan.  746 

Exert  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain Voke.  546 

FA  IX  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace Knight.  I^'1 

Pair  shines  the  morning  star Heginbotham.  <sll 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss Turner.  313 

Far  from  these  narrow  scones  of  night Steele.  999 

Far  from  affliction,  toil  and  care Village  Hymns.  577 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone Watts.  490 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee Cowper.  375 

Far  from  thy  fold,  O  God,  my  feet Tatlock.  304 

Father!   at  thy  call  I  come Stmuell.  256 

Father  of  heav'n,  whose  love Bickersteth.  805 

father,  in  whom  we  live Wesley.  807 

father  of  all  our  mercies,  thou Urwick.  974 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  643 

Father  divine,  the  Savior  cried Ar.  York  Col.   1 17 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye Doddridge.  486 

Father,  God,  who  seest  in  me Rippon's  Col.  297 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine Watts.     56 

Father,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand Id.  459 

Father  of  faithful  Abra'm  hear Wesley.  553 

Father  of  glory,  to  thy  name Walts.     41 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear Bed-dome.  569 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house Doddridge.  566 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love Raffles.  282 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Mrs.  Steele.       3 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost Watts.  441 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit Rippon's  Col.  765 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright Watts.  67ft 

Flung  to  the  heedless  winds Luther,  altered.  906 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part Kenn.  651 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord Watts.  176 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love Psalmist.  933 

Friend  after  friend  departs Dwight.lOOl 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns Brown.  938 

From  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies Watts.  895 

From  Calvary's  sacred  mountain Dioight.  893 

From  deep  distress  to  thee  I  pray Mills-Luther.     70 

From  ev'ry  earthly  pleasure Lyric  Gems.  913 

From  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows Hart.  790 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber.  537 

From  God,  my  Lord  and  Savior Tr.  Helmbold.  341 

From  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dust Collycr.  717 

From  this  world's  joys  and  senseless Montgomery.  747 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high Watts.  110 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Id.     46 

Give  to  the  Father  praise Id.1007 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame Watts.     22 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears /.  Wesley.     72 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise Watts.  860 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken Netoton.  533 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high N.York  Col.     40 

Glory  to  God,  the  Father's  name Heber.  806 

Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above Needham.  102 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night Kenn.  631 

Go,  and  the  Savior's  grace  proclaim Watts.  544 

Go,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim Wake.  543 

Go,  holy  book,  thou  word  divine ....  978 

Go  through  the  gates,  'tis  God  commands 540 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery.  860 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime Id.  904 

Go  to  thy  rest,  my  child Lyric  Gems.  985 

Go  watch  and  pray,  thou  canst  not Spir.  Songs.  815 

Go,  ye  heralds  of  salvation Baldwin.  550 

God  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise Watts.     20 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints Id.     71 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Montgomery.  856 


644  INDEX    OF    WRST    LINES. 

God  is  my  light,  never  my  soul MUU-Hengstenberg.  858 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Cowper.     69 

Cod,  my  supporter  and  my  hope Watts.  287 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee Doddridge.   705 

God  of  mercy,  hear  our  pray'r Campbell.  949 

Cod  of  my  life,  look  gently  down Walls.  <i74 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee..... C.Wesley.  643 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong %oft.  609 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call Cowpt   .  956 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  pow'r \feth.  Hymn* 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise Wall*,   lift 

God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace 

God  of  our  lives,  thy  constant  care .V.  York  Col.  608 

God  of  the  morning,  at  -whose  voice Watts.  613 

God,  to  correct  the  world Y.   Fork  ('"I.  687 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge.  316 

Gracious  spirit,  love  divine Stacker.  798 

Great  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise /.'■• 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear Campbell's  ('"I.  605 

Great  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call A'.  York  Col.  598 

Great  God,  before  thy  mercy-seat Beddome.  831 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou Walls.     20 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim Id. 

Great  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view Kippefs.     1'.' 

Great  God!  my  early  vows  to  thee 619 

Great  God,  now  condescend Fellows.  658 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth Conder.  532 

Great  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height Wafts.  810 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song Steele.  945 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridg 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear TV.  Ringw  ildf.  735 

Great  God,  what  hosts  of  angels  stand Stennett. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  our  God Watts.  963 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear Kingsbury.  907 

Great  Maker  of  unnumbered  worlds Dyer.  957 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great Watts, 

Greatest  of  beings,  source  of  life V.  York  Col.     67 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver.  455 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  an  1  dews Watts,  436 

Hail,  boundless  love,  that  first  began 

Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good Cent.  Mag,  58 

Hail !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus Wingrovi 

Hail!  thou  once  despised  Jesus Id.  3  !''> 

H  ill  to  the  Lord's  anointed Montgomery.  777 

Happy  is  he  whose  early  years Watts.  652 

Happy  th<'  heart  where  gra  *es  reign /■/.  t38 

Happy  the  hours,  the  golden  days /  /•  395 

H  ippy  the  man  whuse  wishes  climb Y.   )'<>r',-  Col.  ."-72 

Hark!   from  on  high  a  solemn  voice lb.  722 

Hark  !   from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound Watts.  T » » I 

Hark  !   'tis  our  lieav'nly  leader's  voice Doddridge.  1  t3 


IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  645 

Hark!  'tis  the  Savior's  voice  I  hear Smith.   192 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord Cowper.  .'!,S7 

Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior Doddridge.  105 

Hark!  the  song  of  Jubilee Montgomery.  530 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Evans.   13$ 

Hark!   what  celestial  not  s. Salisbury  Col.   104 

11  irk  !  what  triumphant  strains  are  these 531 

Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise Faivcetf.  218 

Heir  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  proclaims Watts.  725 

Hear  us,  0  Lard,  in  time  of  need Psalm  xx.  970 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent Har.  Sac.  841 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies Watts.  144 

He  lives  the  greit  Redeemer  lives Thornby.  789 

Hell!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound Brown.  750 

Here,  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  Lord Watts.   132 

Here,  at  thy  table,  L  >rd,  we  meet Slennett.  525 

Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God Montgomery.  594 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light Raffles.  748 

High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes X.York  Col.  103 

Hither,  ye  faithful,  haste Sir  B.  Grant.  779 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name Needham.     28 

Hjly  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness Toplady.  180 

Hjly  Ghost,  with  light  divine Reed.  795 

Hosanna  to  the  Son Watts.  135 

Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son Id.  347 

Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound Id.  615 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord Addison.     81 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts.  351 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds Mrs.  Barbauld.  433 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Id.  986 

How  condescending  and  how  kind Watts.   131 

How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round C.  Wesley.  467 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts.  769 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of. Kirkkam.  874 

How  great,  how  terrible,  that  God Davies.  733 

How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we C.Wesley.  382 

How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot J.C.W.  451 

How  happy  are  the  young  who  hear Tappan.  950 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign Watts.  730 

How  lost  was  my  condition Newton.   169 

How  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet Steele.  491 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart Id.  414 

How  pleasing  is  the  voice Dwight.  934 

How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state Cennick.  260 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts Watts.       9 

How  short  and  ha-<ty  is  our  life Id.  224 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds Newton.  373 

How  sweetly  flow'd  the  gospel  sound Bowring.  780 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours Newton.  380 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below Watts.  222 

How  various  and  how  new Slennett.  361 

How  vast  is  the  tribute  I  owe N.York  Col.  678 


646  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

I  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord ('.  Wesley.  000 
i  ask'd  the  Lord  that  1  might  grow Vewton.  445 

If  human  kindness  meets  return Vorf.  879 

If  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where Select  Hymns,  1005 

1  hear  a  roice  that  comes  from  far Kelly.  359 

T  know  that  my  Etedeemer  lives Medley.  158 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath Waits.     47 

I  love  the  Lord!  but  ah!  how  far 

Hove  the  Lord;  he  heard  my  cries Watts.  680 

I  love  thy  Zion,  Lord Dr.  Dici<j!, 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away Brown.  376 

I'm  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord Watts.  923 

I  mine  Ebenezer  raise Fawcett.  0-14 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight Nt  toton.    L97 

In  vain  the  world's  alluring  smile 

In  glad  amazement.  Lord,  I  stand Doddridge.     54 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid Hawkesworth.  017 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise '.  319 

In  Bweet  exalted  strains B.  Francis.  596 

In  the  floods  of  tribulation /'  arc* 

In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come Hoskin 

In  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint Vewton.  71(.> 

In  vain  opposing  nations  rage N.York  Co/.  686 

In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 315 

Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care Land.  Ev.  Mag.  634 

Indulgent  Father,  how  divine Village  Hymns.     51 

Indulgent  God,  to  thee  I  raise Rippon's  <■ 

Indulgent  God,  to  thee  we  pray Griffin's  Set.  541 

Indulgent  sovereign  of  the  skies Doddridge.     32 

Infinite  grace!  and  can  it  be Tucker,  333 

I  now  have  found  for  hope  of  heaven Mills-Roth* .   357 

I  saw  beyond  the  tomb D wight, 

1  I  the  joys  of  earth  away Watts.  310 

Israel,  in  ancient  days Cowper.    170 

I  thirst,  but  not  as  once  I  did Cowpi  r.   420 

I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God /•<'.   38  I 

I        i  a  groveling  creature  once Id.  355 

I  would,  but  cannot  siflg Newton.  291 

I  would  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay Muhlenberg.  873 

JEHOVAH'S  grace,  how  full,  how  free Hoskins.  189 

Jehovah  God,  thy  gracious  pow'r Dr.  Thompson.  773 

Jem,  my  happy  home Montgomery.  749 

iesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be Gregg.  1  12 

Iesus,  full  of  all  compassion D.  Turner.  280 

i        .  help  thy  fallen  creature 478 

I       i,  I  my  cross  have  taken Grant.  925 

I        .  if  still  the  same  thou  art C.Wcsley.  270 

iesus,  if  still  thou  art  to-day Id.  277 

3         invites  his  saints Watts.  516 

is  -one  above  the  skies Td.  517 

pesus,  in  thy  transporting  name Steele.  330 

J          Lover  of  my  soul C.Wesley.  107 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  0-47 

Jesus  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone Cennick.  449 

Jesus,  my  L  nrd,  how  rich  thy  grace Doddridge.  505 

Jesus,  my  Savior  and  my  God >•       -.'.  419 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  Brother,  Friend C.Wesley.  343 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope / 

Jesus,  our  triumphant  head N.York  Col.  152 

Jesus,  save  my  dying  soul Montgomery. 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun W  529 

Jesus,  to  thy  wounds  I  fly C.Wesley.  860 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness I 

Jesus,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord 496 

Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few Watts.  201 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me C.  W  38] 

Jesus,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold Id.  596 

Join  all  the  glorious  names Watts.  332 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Id.   107 

Judgment  comes,  that  day  of  mourning... Mills'  Dies  Irce.  990 
Just  o'er  the  grave  I  hung Dicight.  075 


K 


IXDREI)  and  friends,  and Village  Hym ns.  551 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake Newton.  647 


LADEX  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears Dr.  Watts.     11 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain 279 

Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  thee..- 330 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Watts.       5 

Let  all  who  truly  bear C.Wesley.  518 

Let  av'rice  borne  from  shore  to  shore Stennctt.       4 

Let  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue Newton.  307 

Let  earth  and  heav'n  agree C.Wesley.  329 

Let  ev'ry  ear  attend Watts.  188 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be Id.     75 

Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem Id.  431 

L  >t  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite N.York  Col.     61 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie Watts.     65 

Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road Brtskins. 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge.  567 

Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour St  tie.  714 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts.  217 

L  ft  not  thou  the  wailing  voice Doam  . 

L>!  becomes,  with  clouds  descending Oliver.  731 

Lo  !  what  a  pleasing  sight N.York  Col.  434 

Lo  ig  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name Watts. 

Loo  c  up,  ye  saints,  with  sweet  surprise 916 

Lo  d.  all  lam  is  known  to  thee Watts,     lo 

Lord,  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine 902 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall Cennick:  271 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie Browne.  290 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold Stennett.  524 

Lord,  didst  thou  die.  but  not  for  me Crattenden.  303 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing Rijjpon.  752 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint 943 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see Watts.  639 


G48  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Lord,  I  am  pain'd,  but  I  resign Watts.  G72 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine Demies.  590 

L  >nl.  1  am  file,  oonoeiv'd  in  sin Waits, 

Lord,  I  cannot  Let  thee  go Nt  wton.  440 

I-  ird,  I  wmild  spread  my  sore  distress Watts.     90 

Lord,  Let  1 1 1 \-  goodness  Lead  our  Land Pratt's  Col.  '.'71 

Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth DobelFs  Col.  <'»71 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear Watts.  9  12 

Lord  of  my  life,  0  may  thy  praise Mr*.  Steele.  616 

Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pi-ay  ..Ep.  Ps.d'-  Hymns.  576 

Lord  ofhosts,  to  thee  we  raise Montgomery.  929 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  and  its  light 937 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows Doddridge.  505 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above Watts. 

Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly Gibbon.  536 

Lord,  thou  hast  Bearched  and  seen  me Watts.     25 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  1  pray Id.  G42 

Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 11.  502 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now Hart.  497 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults Watts.  338 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I Id.     94 

Lord,  what  our  ears  have  heard 508 

Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first Waits.     92 

Lord,  wdien  together  here  we  meet G50 

Lord,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad DobelUs  Col.  542 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling C.Wesley.  423 

Love  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound Leeds  Col.  391 

MAdKSTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned Stcnndt.  791 
Maker  of  all  things,  mighty  Lord Abrid.  9G1 

Man  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires Watts.  225 

Mav  thf  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior Newton,  757 

Men  of  God,  go  tak<>  your  stations K<lhj.  539 

Mercy,  0  thou  Son  of  David , Rippon's  Ap.  208 

Methinks  the  last  great  day  is  come Necdham . 

Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints 997 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heav'n Watts. 

Must  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die Id.  710 

My  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase Nt  wton.  219 

My  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd Dr.  Gibbons.  568 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee S.H.Smith.  972 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord Watts.    1  1  \ 

M  v  drowsy  pow'rs,  why  sleep  ye  so /,/.  410 

My  Father!   cheering  name N.  York  Col.  428 

M  v  dying  years,  time  urges  on 656 

My  former  hopes  are  fled Cowper.   264 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread Doddridge.  526 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts.  612, 

M  \  God,  my  life,  my  love Id.    55 

My  <;  >d,  my  portion,  and  my  Love Id.  286 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be Id,    !-<» 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Id.    172 

My  God,  thy  boundless   love llauuali   Matt.      33 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  649 

My  God,  thy  service  well  demands Doddridge.  682 

My  gracious,  loving  Lord 278 

My  hope,  my  all,  my  Savior  thou Weth.  Col.  331 

My  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God N.York  Col.  175 

My  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires Beddome.  383 

My  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all Cowper.  Ill 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord VUlage  Hymns.  363 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise Waits.  36 

My  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come N.York  Col.  677 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard Heath.  463 

My  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust Watts.  973 

My  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away Brown.  233 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone Watts.  473 

1V[0,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more Watts.  727 

-L^1    Nor  eye  hath  seen  nor  ear  hath  heard Id.  742 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Id.  320 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth Sleuuett.  368 

Not  by  the  law  of  innocence Watts.  318 

Not  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb Id.     73 

Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows Id.  458 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Id.  744 

Now  begin  the  heav'nly  theme Rippon.  350 

Now  be  that  sacrifice  survey 'd N.York  Col.  142 

Now,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 659 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts Hoskins.  637 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart Mrs.  Steele.  917 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood Watts.  653 

Now  is  the  accepted  time Hart.  182 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace Select  II ym  ns.  826 

Now  is  the  time,  the  accepted  hour Cowper.  230 

Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to D.  Bradberry.  667 

Now  let  the  Father  and  the  Son Watts.  761 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive Doddridge.  578 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains Steele.  159 

Now  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three Ch.  Psalmist.  1009 

Now  to  the  Father,  God,  who  gave  us Mills. [020 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone Village  Hymns.  623 

Now  we  hail  the  happy  dawning lb.  586 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul Watts.     53 
O  come,  thou  great  and  gracious  power 865 

O  could  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r Harrison.  401 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth Medley.  326 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink Slirubsole.  866 

O  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day Harp.  253 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God T.  Wesley.  251 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart C.  Wesley.  250 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe //.  K.  White.  924 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past Montgomery.  959 

O  God,  look  down  from  heav'n Reynolds- Luther.  965 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand Logan.  437 

O  God  of  Zion,  from  thy  throne Rippon's  Col.  579 

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650  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

0  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise 955 

0  happy  day  thai  fix'd  my  ohoioe Rippon's  A. 

0  happy  soul,  that  Uvea  on  high Watts. 

0  Hob  Ghost,  descend,  we  pray Reynolds- Schirmt 

0  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth '    953 

O  let  my  trembling  bouI  be  still Bo-wring,  816 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown //.  A'.  117// 

O  Lord,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn / 

0  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire Win  ton.  493 

(>  Lord,  and  shall  our  fainting  souls T.  Scott.  91  1 

(l  Lord,  thy  heav'nly  grace  impart Oberlin.  927 

O  Lord,  uphold  us  by  thy  word Reynolds- Luther.  966 

O  Lord,  our  God,  arise Wdrdlaw.  881 

0  love,  beyond  conception  great 847 

o  lore  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art Wesley.  324 

0  let  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly Steele.  993 

0  let  me  now  repent (\  Weslt 

O  let  me  now  repent //.  252 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness Fawcett.  399 

Once  more  we  meet  to  pray.. Steel* .  908 

0  pour  thy  Spirit  from  on  high Mrs.  Barbavld.  900 

(>  sacred  head,  now  wounded Alexander- Gerh«r<H.  788 

0  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow 593 

0  Spirit  of  the  living  God Wells.  804 

O  that  I  had  a  thousand  voices MUU-ifentzer.     A:\ 

O  that  I  had  a  seraph's  fire Kent.  340 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place Waits.  378 

O  that  I  were  as  heretofore C.  Wesley.  41  R 

()  that  1  were  as  heretofore ."..">7 

()  that  my  Load  of  sin  were  gone ('.  Wesley.  424 

0  that  the  Comforter  would  come mi:; 

0  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways Watts.  179 

O  that  the  Lord's  salvation ". Lyte.  888 

O  the  delights,  the  heav'nly  joys Walls.   740 

(>  the  delights,  the  heav'nly  joys /,/.   100 

()  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne Evans's  Col.  575 

o  thou,  from  whom  all  goodness Haioeis.  849 

O  thou  God  of  my  salvation C.  Wesk  >/.  •".  1 1 

()  thou  that  dost  in  secret  see 

0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry Watts.  275 

()  thou  that  hearest  pray'r Campbell.  v'rJ 

()  thou  who  this  mysterious  bread ">1(.> 

()  thou  whose  beams,  Berenely  bright OoMyer.  162 

()  thou  whose  t in. ha-  mercy  hears si,  ■ ;, .  299 

Our  God  is  true,  them  he  will  ne'er Mills-I.iihic'i.  352 

0  whal  ;i  pleasure  'tis  to  see Cheater.  669 

o  what  amazing  words  of  grace Medley.  I'M 

0  when  wilt  thou,  my  Savior  be 301 

<  >  /ion,  when  I  think  of  thee (  btOjM  r.  IIS 

O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness P.  Williams.  538 

Of  all  th<>  ju_\s  we  mortals  know Watts.   890 

Of  him  who  did  salvation  bring Psalm.  German,  345 

oft  a^  the  bell,  with  solemn  toil Newton.  699 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  651 

0  could  I  find  from  day  to  day Village  Hymns.  379 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Cowper.  41G 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing C.  Wesley.  337 

0  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy Need  ham. 

0  if  my  soul  were  form'd  for  woe Watts.  267 

O  may  the  power  which  melts  the  rock Newton.  692 

0  that  the  Lord  would  hear  my  cry Village  Hymns.  302 

0  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies Merrick.  263 

0  what  stupendous  mercy  shines Ilippon.  661 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery.  698 

Omnipresent  God,  whose  aid G32 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand Stennelt.  476 

On  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat Heber.   103 

On  Tabor's  top  the  Savior  stands Cottyer.  784 

Oti  the  brink  of  fiery  ruin Swain.  358 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly.  585 

On  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God Kipp.  940 

On  the<\  great  Ruler  of  the  skies G88 

On  Thibet's  snow-capt  mountains 882 

On  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose Berridge.  626 

Once  more,  before  we  part Griffin's  Set.   756 

Once  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day Knight.  611 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Watts.  614 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day Dobelt's  Col.  670 

One  there  is,  above  all  others Newton.  165 

Our  country  is  Immanuel's  ground Mrs.  Barbavld.  454 

Our  days,  alas!  our  mortal  days Watt*.  223 

Our  Father,  thron'd  above  the  sky Scott.  394 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear Montgomery.  875 

Our  L>rd  is  risen  from  the  dead C.  Wesley.   155 

Our  Sabbaths  come  so  welcome  on 625 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit Miller.  897 

Our  souls  with  pleasing  wonder  view Watts.     35 

Our  shatter'd  bark  on  boist'rous  seas Madan's  Col.  962 

PARENT  of  good!  thy  works  of  might 57 
Pardon'd  through  redeeming  grace 512 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed Braithwaites  Col.   171 

Peace  be  on  this  house  bestow'd 648 

Peace!  the  welcome  sound  proclaim N.York  Co1.  693 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  919 

Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God N.York  Col.  527 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Watts.  349 

Poor,  weak  and  worthless  though  I  am Newton.  166 

Poor,  wilder'd  weaping  heart ^21 

Praise  the  God  of  all  creation C/'i.  PsalmisLlOlB 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  Row Kenn.1006 

Praise,  happy  land,  Jehovah's  name N.York  Col.  685 

Praise  ye  Jehovah,  with  anthems  of. TV.  Neander.    -£7 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above N.York  Col.  109 

Pray'r  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Logan.  487 

Pray'r  was  appointed  to  convey Hart.  483 


G52  INDEX    OF    FIRST    FINKS. 

Precious  Bible,  what  •  treasure Newton.  6 

Proclaim,  said  Christ,  God's  wondioiu  graee..iVi  F&rifc  Co/.  511 

Quench  not  the  spirit  of  the  Lord C.  Wesley.  801 

RAISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise Doddridge.  235 

Raise  your  triumphant  Bongs FFottf.  L06 

Rejoice  in  God,  the  word  commands Stoain,  398 

Rejoice,  the  Savior  reigns Bristol  Co 

Rejoice,  ye  ransom'd  of  the  Lord Reynolds-Lather.  843 

Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high WoUt.  151 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern VowceU,  813 

Remember  thy  Creator S.  F,  Smith.  954 

Retire,  vain  world,  awhile  retire 910 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return Doddridge.  427 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return CoUyer.  203 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Cennick.  854 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Veedham.  870 

Rise,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem fttpc.  890 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me Toptody.  L64 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean Noel.  886 

Round  the  temperance  standard  rally 976 

SAFELY  through  another  week Newton.  G28 

Salvation,  O  the  joyful  sound Newton.  3G2 

Savior,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor Udridge'e  Col.  270 

Savior,  visit  thy  plantation Newton.  580 

Savior,  Father,  Brother,  Friend Doddridge.  876 

Savior,  when  in  dust,  to  thee Grant  792 

Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within ////</' 

Say,  should  we  search  the  globe Bippon's  CoL  968 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain Kelly,  196 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne Sto  '< .  691 

See  how  many,  lately  bowing Kelly, 

See  how  the  rising  sun Scott.  618 

S  ■••  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge.  509 

See  the  eternal  Judge  descending Cletand'e  Hymn*.  737 

Sec  what  a  living  stone Watte.  148 

Self-righteous  souls  on  works  rely Dobell's  Col.  i'>17 

Servants  of  Christ,  his  truth  who  know TAandaff.  901 

Servant  of  God,  well  done Montgomery.  905 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross Watte.  12 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  Life Dwight.  989 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear Doddridge.  570 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  didst  lead Village  Hymns.  55  I 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep Doddridge.  572 

Shepherd  ofsouls,  if  thou  indeed 559 

Show  pity,  Lord,  0  Lord,  forgive Watte.  274 

Shine,  mighty  God,  OD  ZlOD  shine Watts. 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God Y.  York  Col*  B0 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treach'roua  arts Watte,  90 

Sim-"  Jesus  freely  did  appear Berridge,  645 

Sing  to  the  Lord  who  loud  proclaims N.York  Col.  ."U2 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  G53 

Sinner,  is  thy  heart  at  rest 820 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure Newton.  239 

Sinner,  what  has  earth  to  show Unvick's  Col.  08 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep Epis.  Col.  828 

Sinners!  the  voice  of  God  regard Fawcett.  243 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard Hastens.  215 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? J.  Wesley.  824 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message? Allen.  187 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely L.  F.  Smith.  984 

Smote  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain Strong.  2G8 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flow'r Mrs.  Steele.  713 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts.  446 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise C.Wesley.  415 

Sometimes  a  light  surprises Cowper.  853 

Some  seraph,  lend  your  heav'nly  tongue Watts.  15 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong Id.  27 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery.  770 

Source  of  eternal  joy  divine Steele.  281 

Soon  in  the  grave  my  flesh  shall  rest Mills-Knapp.  983 

Sov'reign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all Baffles.  283 

Sov'reign  Ruler  of  the  skies Dr.  By  land.  429 

Spirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay Montgomery.  716 

Spirit  of  truth,  on  this  thy  day N.York  Col.  793 

Spirit  of  holiness,  look  down Bathurst.  800 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  pray'r Beed.  930 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears Walts.  411 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay C.Wesley.  228 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains Steele.  006 

Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think Netoton.  240 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used  to Watts.  247 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross,  the  Savior  dies Steele.  125 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted Kelly.  126 

Strive,  first  of  all,  thyself  to  know 864 

Supreme  High  Priest,  the  pilgrim's  light 300 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh Steele.  177 

Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace Watts.  34 

Sweet  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die Barbauld.  724 

Sweet  is  the  thought,  the  promise  sweet Winchell.  872 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts.  506 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing Bobinson.  374 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt Newton.  396 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts.  702 
Tell  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys Harrison.  443 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive N.York  Col.  758 

That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear lb.  704 

That  warning  voice,  O  sinner,  hear Newton.  830 

The  busy  scenes  of  day  are  fled 947 

The  Christian  navigates  a  sea 457 

The  darken'd  sky,  how  thick  it  low'rs N.  York  Col.  460 

The  day  is  past  and  gone lb.  635 

The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day W.  Scott.  991 

The.  day  is  gone,  the  weary  sun Mills-Neander.  948 


654  INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINKS. 

The  earth,  where'er  I  turn  mine  eye VUls-Gellcrt.    62 

'I'll'-  fountain  tl  >w-.  waters  of  Ufa \filU-AUendorf.  819 

The  God  ofmercj  be  adorM C.  Wesley.lOlO 

The  gold  and  silver  arc  the  Lord's Griffin's  Set.  663 

\  a  favor'd  spot Village  Hymns.  480 

The  hour  of  mj  departure's  some 1.  8.  Morrison.  723 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads Doddridge.   195 

The  la*  bj  Moses  came Wails.  1".! 

The  L  >rd  among  the  mighty  stands 694 

The  Lord,  1 1 1 « -  Sor'reignKing Beddome.  vd) 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is....' Watts.  855 

The  Lord,  how  tender  is  his  love N.  Yo\ 

The  Lord  is  God,  to  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit Dr.  tftfte.1024 

The  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name N.York  Cob    66 

The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name lb.  501 

Th"  Lord  i^  ria'n  indeed Kelly.  150 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison.     79 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky Watts.  610 

The  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crowned A'.  York  Col.   15  5 

The  Lord  will  come,  the  earth  will  quake '.Heber.  736 

The  Lord  who  truly  knows Vewton. 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine Cowper.  255 

The  man  is  ever  blest Watts.  212 

The  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets C.  Wesley.  706 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 8.  F.  Smith.  9  1 5 

The  new-born  child  of  gospel  grace Cowper.  36G 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals Newton.  754 

The  prodigal  with  streaming  eyes Watts.  205 

The  promises  I  sing Doddridge.     31 

The  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home Tuppan.  996 

The  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above Vewton.  891 

The  Savior  calls,  let  ev'ry  ear Steele.  194- 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high Addison.     59 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word Cowper.     10 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts Epis.  Cot.  226 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command Gibbons.  604 

The  sun  is  fast  descending S.  8,  Schmucher.  456 

The  swift  declining  day Doddridge.  827 

The  lime  is  short,  the  season  near Hoskins.  227 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape Thornby.  812 

The  wand'ring  star,  and  fleeting  wind Beddome.  409 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name Watts.  703 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Word Eippon's  Col.  101 

There  is  a  voice  ofsov'reign  grace Watts.  241 

Tier,'  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood Cowper.  327 

There  is  a  glorious  world  on  high Jane  Taylor.  371 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands Watts.  721 

There  is  B  land  of  pure  delight Td.  738 

There  is  a  pure  and  peaceful  wave 998 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallow'd  peace Union  Col.  995 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest W.  />'.  Thppan.  994 

There  is  a  place  of  Stored  rest TnrnbuUAOOO 

They  that  have  made  their  refuge  God N.York  Col.     77 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  655 

This  feast  was  Jesus'  high  behest 521 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore Hart.  755 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watts.  507 

This  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine Coivper.  515 

This  man  sinners  doth  receive Mills- Neumeister.  844 

This  place  is  holy  ground Montgomery.  981 

This  world  that  we  so  highly  prize 980 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone Doane.  121 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will Heber.  987 

Thou  art  my  portion,  0  my  God Watts.  392 

Thou  art,  0  God,  a  spirit  pure ....Rippon's  Col.     14 

Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty Wesley.  248 

Thou  God  of  sov'reign  grace Campbell's  Col.  657 

Thou  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord Mills.1022 

Thou  great,  mysterious  God,  unknown C.Wesley.  293 

Thou  hidden  God,  for  whom  I  groan Id.  288 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above Beddome.  412 

Thou  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high Doddridge.  356 

Thou  man  of  griefs,  remember  me 273 

Thou  only  sov'reign  of  my  heart Mrs.  Steele.  306 

Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  divine C.  Wesley.  377 

Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream 785 

Though  in  the  earthly  church  below Newton.  581 

Though  nature's  voice  you  must  obey 711 

Through  all  the  various,  shifting  scene Rippon's  Col.     68 

Through  shades  and  solitudes Montgomery.  211 

Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path... if.  K.  White.  729 

Thrice  holy  Lord,  I  love  thy  truth Coioper.  421 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Watts.  629 

Thus  spake  the  Savior,  when  he  sent N.York  Col.  565 

Thy  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love lb.     32 

Thy  presence,  everlasting  God Doddridge.  759 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford Fawcett.  494 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sea Id.     82 

Thy  ways,  0  Lord,  with  wise  design Holloway's  Col.     84 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know Newton.  397 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come Watts.  314 

'Tis  finish'd!  so  the  Savior  cried Stennett.  138 

'Tis  hard  to  part  from  those  we  love Village  Hi/mns.  676 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow H.K.White.  122 

'Tis  my  happiness  below Coioper.  444 

'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope 474 

'Tis  wisdom,, mercy,  love  divine Steele.     86 

To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind N.York  Col.     74 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost Hodson's  Col.  762 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son Watts.  760 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son Dobell's  Col.  763 

To  God,  the  only  wise Watts.  295 

To  God,  the  universal  King Stennett.     39 

To  languish  for  his  native  air 477 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name Steele.  353 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord Rippon's  Col.  603 

To  thee,  let  my  first  offerings  rise lb.  620 


656  INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES. 

To  thee,  0  God,  my  pray'r  ascends K.York  Col.  285 

To  thee,  this  temple  we  devote /.  R.  Scott.  931 

To  thy  temple  we  repair Montgomery.  768 

To  thy  great  Dame,  0  Prince  of  pence Williams.  573 

To  us  salvation  ii"w  has  com'1 Mills-Speratus.  842 

To  your  Creator,  God Mr».  Steele.  48 

Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord Waits.  2 

Twas  6>r  our  Bake,  eternal  God Td.  127 

'Twas  God  who  hurl'd  the  rolling MarHneau's  Col. 

Twaa  in  the  watches  of  the  night Watts.  641 

'Twas  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night Id.  514 

UNCERTAIN  how  the  way  to  find Newton.  400 

United  pray'rs  ascend  to  thee Watts.  877 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes Id.  78 

Vital  spark  of  heav'nly  flame Pope.  483 

WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night Bowrin, 

Weary  sinner,  keep  thine  eyes Bap.  Psalmist.  8*  I 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name Montgomery.  571 

We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne Select  Hymns.  900 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee Meth.  Col.  622 

Welcome,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God Godwin.  591 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer Village  Hymns.  305 

Welcome,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heav'n lb.  592 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest Watts.  936 

Well,  the  Redeemer's  gone Id.  156 

We  praise  thee,  Lord,  if  but  one  soul 977 

We  sing  the  almighty  pow'r  of  God Minstrel.  60 

We  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan Watts.  339 

We've  no  abiding  city  here Kelly.  447 

What  are  possessions,  fame  and  pow'r Blaekmore, 

What  cheering  words  arc  these Kent.  468 

What  could  your  Redeemer  do L85 

What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring Walls.  154 

What  if  death  my  sleep  invade 636 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name Watts.  16 

What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price Montgomery.  04 

What  Language  now  Balutes  the  car Hoskins.  190 

What  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears Stogdon.  309 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God Watts.  920 

What  sinners  value,  I  resign Id.  728 

What  strange  perplexities  arise I'r.  Dames,  K)2 

What  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death Doddridge.  903 

What  thousands  never  knew  the  road Cowper.  450 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet I 

What  various  lovely  characters 782 

When  all  thy  mercies,  <>  nay  God iddison, 

When  any  turn  from  /ion's  way Vewton.  405 

When  at  a  distance.  Lord,  we  trace Doddridge.   1 18 

When  I  (ending  o'er  the  brink  of  life Collyer.   696 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away Steele.  715 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  657 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind Cotvper.  404 

When  death  appears  before  my  sight Steele.  707 

When  faith  beholds  the  saints  above Dobell's  Col.  741 

When  frowning  death  appears Lee.  238 

When  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears N.York  Col.  370 

When  God's  own  people  stand  in  need Fawcett.  83 

When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name Watts.  3G0 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Id.  406 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Id.  129 

When  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom Montgomery.  24 

When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine Watts.  95 

When  Israel  forth  from  Egypt  went 772 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd Beddome.  8 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay Gibbons.  604 

When  languor  and  disease  invade Toplady.  683 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms K.York  Col.  720 

When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land lb.  894 

When  marshal'd  on  the  nightly  plain H.  K.  White.  161 

When  mortal  man  resigns  his  breath 673 

When  night  descends. .^ Village  Hymns.  465 

When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I Cennick.  638 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see \...L.  F.  Smith.  861 

When  overwhelm'd  with  grief. Watts.  958 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends Xewton.  564 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Addison.  298 

When  shall  we  all  meet  again Select  Hymns.  871 

When  shall  we  meet  again 26.1004 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing Pratt's  Col.  883 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Lord  Glenelg.  941 

When  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read 207 

When  the  vale  of  death  appears Mrs.  Gilbert.  481 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come Rippon.  992 

When  two  or  three  together  meet Kent.  488 

When  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord Stennett.  492 

When  verdure  clothes  the  fertile  vale Steele.  601 

Whence  has  the  world  her  magic  pow'r 700 

Where  are  the  dead? — In  heav'n  or  hell Montgomery.  697 

Where  is  my  God — does  he  retire? Steele.  837 

Where  shall  the  tribes  of  Adam  find Watts.  335 

Where  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads Montgomery.  834 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay Enfield.  430 

While  justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand Mrs.  Steele.  689 

While  my  Redeemer's  near Steele.  783 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord Davies.  690 

While  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand Doddridge.  479 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r Mrs.  Williams.  393 

While  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne Steele.  712 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Xewton.  932 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array , Montgomery .1002 

WTho  knows  how  near  my  life's Aemilia  Juliana.  982 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends Watts.  718 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King Id.  799 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain Stennett.  464 

2  c2  42 


G-j8  INDEX    Of    FIRST    LINKS. 

Why  Bhould  this  earth  delight  us  so Watt*.  00 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die Id.  7,|x' 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind Steele.  403 

Why  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years Doddridge.  244 

Will  the  pardoning  God  despise 294 

Winter  has  a  joy  lor  me Cowper.  600 

With  ecstasy  ofjoy V.York  C»l.  128 

With  eye  impartial.  h-'av'n's  high  King lb.  30 

With  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays Lee.  646 

With  guilt  oppressed,  bow'd  down Bap.  Psalmist.  839 

With  heav'niy  pow'r,  0  Lord,  defend Radford's  Col.  574 

With  humble  faith  and  fervent  seal DobeWs  C<d.  928 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue Fanrett.  952 

With  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes Id.  272 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament Sfeflfieff.  259 

Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God Hammond.  558 

YE  angels,  round  the  throne Watts.  766 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  peace N.York  Col.  522 

Ye  glitt'ring  toys  of  earth,  adieu Steele.  269 

Ye  golden  lamps  of.heav'n,  farewell Doddridge.  743 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm Id.  199 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God Steele.  45 

Ye  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord Doddridge.  146 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now Beddome.  918 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ Yoke.  552 

Ye  saints,  proclaim  abroad Ryland.  112 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord Doddridge.  439 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young Watts.  246 

Ye  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays X.York  Col.  37 

Ye  trembling  souls!  dismiss  your  fears Beddome.  ^v 

Ye  who  in  former  days Hyde.  406 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near Beddome.  163 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor Watts.  198 

^es,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee Oonder.  887 

Yes,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die Ch.  Psalmist.  662 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose Doddridge.  1  W 

Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking Kelly.  587 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heav 'nly  flame Newton, 
Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded Kelly.  967 


N.  B. —  Tr.  prefixed  to  the  name  of  an  author,  in  the  pre- 
Oeding  list,  means  that  the  hymn  is  translated  from  his  original  : 
and  two  names  united  DJ  a  hyphen,  (-)  show  that  the  hymn  is 
translated  by  the  author  whose  name  stands  lir<t,  from  the 
Thus,  MiUs-Cferhardt  means  a  hymn  of  Qerhardt  trans- 
lated by  Dr.  Mills. 


TABLE 


OF 


HYMNS  TRANSLATED  FROM  THE  GERMAN: 

With  the  corresponding  melody,  or  tune,  to  which  both  the  original  and 
the  translation  may  be  sung ;  alphabetically  arranged. 

1.  As  the  eagle  fondly  hovers No.  85 

Melody. — Solt  ich  meinem  Gott  nicht  singen. 

2.  Aspire,  my  heart,  on  high  to  live 220 

Mel.  Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 

3.  A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still 964 

Mel.  Ein'  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott. 

4.  Behold  the  man,  how  heavy  lay 787 

Mel.  Allein  Gott  in  der  Hoeh'  sey  Ehr. 

5.  Come,  thou  Savior  of  our  race 776 

Mel.  Nun  konim  der  Heiden  Heiland. 

6.  Commit  thy  way  confiding 775 

Mel.  Befiehl'  du  deine  Wege. 

7.  Eternity,  terrific  word 245 

Mel.  0  Ewigkeit  du  Donnerwort. 

8.  From  deep  distress  to  thee  I  pray 70 

Mel.  Aus  tiefer  Noth  ruf '  ich  zu  dir. 

9.  From  God  my  Lord  and  Savior 341 

Mel.  Auf,  auf !  ihr  Reichsgenossen  ;  or, 

"      Von  Gott  will  ich  nicht  lassen. 

10.  God  is  my  light — never,  my  soul 858 

Mel.  Gott  ist  getreu,  sein  Herz  u. 

11.  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear 735 

Mel.  Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit. 

12.  I  now  have  found  for  hope  of  heaven 357 

Mel.  Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  gefunden  ;  or, 
"      Noch  sing  ich  hier  aus  dunklcr  Ferae. 

13.  Judgment  comes,  that  day  of  mourning 990 

Mel.  Jenen  Tag,  den  Tag  der  Wehen  ;  or, 
"     Dies  iras,  dies  ilia. 

14.  Now  to  the  Father  God,  who  gave  us 1020 

Mel.  Noch  sing  ich  hier  aus  dunkler  Ferae. 

15.  O  God,  look  down  from  heav'n,  we  pray 903 

Mel.  Ach  Gott,  vom  Himmel  sieh  darein. 

16.  O  Holy  Ghost,  descen  1.  we  pray 794 

Mel.  O  Heil'ger  Geist,  kehr'  bei  uns  ein ;  or, 

11     Wie  schoen  leucht  uns  der  Morgenstern. 

659 


GGO      HYMNS  from  THE  GERMAN. 

17.  0  Lord !  uphold  us  by  thy  word No,  966 

Mel.  Krhalt'  iiBs,  Heir,  bed  deinem  Wort. 

18.  0  sacred  head!  now  wounded 788 

MeL  0  Haapt  veil  Blut  und  Wnnden  :  or, 

"      Herzlich  thut  mich  verlangen. 

19.  0  that  I  had  a  thousand  voices 43 

Mel.  0  dass  ich  tausend  Zungen  bjftte. 

20.  Our  God  is  true — them  he  will  ne'er  forsake 352 

MeL  Gott  ist  getreu!  sein  Herz,  sein  Vaterherz. 

21.  Praise  ye  Jehovah  !  with  anthems  of 77 

MeL  Lobet  den  Herrn,  den  maechtigen  u. ;  or, 
"      Hast  du,  denn,  Jesu,  dein  Angesicht  u. 

22.  Rejoice,  ye  ransom'd  of  the  Lord 843 

Mel.  Nun  freut  euch,  lieben  Christen  g. 

23.  Soon  in  the  grave  my  flesh  shall  rest 983 

Mel.  Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Christen,  allzugleich. 

24.  The  day  is  gone,  the  weary  sun  declining 948 

Mel.  Der  Tag  ist  bin,  die  Sonne  gehet  u. ;  or, 

"      Der  Tag  ist  hin,  mein  Jesu  u. 

25.  The  earth,  where'er  I  turn  mine  eye 62 

Mel.  Wenn  ich,  o  Schoepfer,  deinc  Macht ;  or, 

"     Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 

2G.  The  fountain  flows,  waters  of  life 819 

Mel.  Das  Bruenlein  quillt — das  Lebensw. ;  or, 
"     Gott  ist  getreu,  der  ueber  meine. 

27.  The  Lord  is  God— to  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit 1024 

Mel.  Gott  ist  getreu,  der  ueber  meine  k. 

28.  This  man  sinners  doth  receive 844 

Mel.  Jesus  nimmt  die  Suender  an  ;  or, 

"     Jesus  meine  Zuversicht. 

29.  To  us  salvation  now  has  come 842 

Mel.  Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 

30.  Who  knows  how  near  my  life's 982 

Mel.  Wer  weiss  wie  nahe  mir  mein  Ende. 


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FORMULA 


GOVERNMENT  AND  DISCIPLINE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CHURCH, 


CHAPTER  I. 

PRELIMINARY    PRINCIPLES. 

Section  I.  We  believe  that  from  an  examination 
of  the  works  of  nature  and  the  course  of  events,  we 
may  derive  evidence  of  the  existence  of  God  and  the 
prominent  truths  of  natural  religion.* 

II.  But  that  the  evidence  of  natural  religion  is  not 
such  as  to  afford  us  a  satisfactory  knowledge  of  the 
nature  of  God  and  our  relation  to  him ;  nor  as  influ- 
ence sufficient  to  urge  us  to  duty  ;f  and  that  there- 
fore a  farther  revelation  from  God  is  desirable. 

III.  We  believe  that  such  a  revelation  God  has 
given,  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners,  unto 
the  fathers,  and  in  later  days  by  his  Divine  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  his  inspired  servants  ; %  and  that  this  reve- 
lation is  contained  in  the  books  known  in  Protestant 
Christendom,  as  the  01d§  and  New  Testament ;  that 
every  individual  is  bound  to  receive  this  as  his  infal- 
lible rule  of  faith  and  practice,  and  to  be  governed 
by  ii.|| 

IV.  We  hold  that  liberty  of  conscience  and  the 
free  exercise  of  private  judgment  in  matters  of  reli- 
gion, are  natural  and  inalienable  rights  of  men,  of 


*  Rom.  i.  20.  f  Acts  iv.  12  ;  Rom.  iii.  1,  2. 

JHeb.  i.  1,2.  §  2  Tim.  iii.  16. 

||  John  v.  39;  Acts  xvii.  11  ;  John  xiv.  16,  17. 

3 


4  FOR  Ml"  LA    OF    THE 

which    no    government,    civil    or    ecclesiastical,  can 
deprive  us.* 

V.  As  an  order  is  necessary  to  the  prosperity  of 
every  associate  body,  and  as  Jesus  Christ  has  left  no 
entire,  specific  form  of  Government  and  Discipline 
for  his  church,  it  is  the  duty  of  every 'individual 
church  to  adopt  such  regulations  as  appear  to  them 
most  consistent  with  the  spirit  and  precepts  of  the 
New  Testament,  and  best  calculated  to  subserve  the 
interest  of  the  church  of  Christ. 

VI.  And  as  men  exercising  the  right  of  private 
judgment,  agree  in  the  opinion  that  Christianity  re- 
quires a  social  connection  among  its  professors,  and 
as  experience  proves  that  men  will  differ  in  some  of 
their  views  of  doctrine  and  discipline ;  and  as  too 
much  difference  of  opinion  would  be  prejudicial  to  the 
objects  of  the  association ;  therefore  reason  dictates 
that  those  of  similar  views  should  associate  together, 
that  it  is  their  duty  to  require  for  admission  to  church- 
membership  among  them  or  for  induction  into  the  sa- 
cred office,  and  for  continuance  in  either,  such  terms 
as  they  deem  most  accordant  with  the  precepts  and 
spirit  of  the  Bible. 

VII.  Upon  the  broad  basis  of  these  principles,  was 
the  Evangelic  Lutheran  Church  founded,  immediately 
after  the  Reformation.  Adhering  to  the  same  prin- 
ciples, the  church  in  America  is  governed  by  three 
Judicatories:  the  Council  of  each  individual  church, 
the  District  Synods,  consisting  of  all  the  clergy  and 
an  equal  number  of  laymen  from  a  particular  district 
of  country ;  and  one  General  Synod,  formed  by  re- 
presentatives from  all  the  different  Synods  of  the 
Lutheran  Church.  The  ratio  of  clerical  and  lay- 
representatives  is  determined  in  the  Constitution  of 
the  General  Synod;  and  the  powers  of  this  body 
are  only  those  of  an  Advisory  Council. 


*  Rom.  ii.  13,  15,  and  others;  Dan.  vi.  1,  23;  Acts  iv.  19. 


LUTHERAN"    CHURCH. 


CHAPTER  II. 

OF     THE     CHURCH. 


PART  I. 

OF    THE    INVISIBLE    CHURCH. 

Section  I.  The  true  or  invisible  Church  of  Christ 
is  the  collective  body  of  all*  those  of  every  religious 
denomination  in  the  world,  who  are  in  a  state  of 
grace. f 

II.  The  true  Church  of  Christ  is  a  spiritual^  so- 
ciety, consisting  of  members  whose  qualifications§ 
are  spiritual,  and  who  are  associated  for  spiritual 
purposes.  || 

III.  It  is  a  catholic  or  universal^  society :  its 
members  not  being  confined  to  any  particular  nation 
or  religious  denomination. 

PART  II. 

OF    THE    EXTERNAL    OR    VISIBLE    CHURCH. 

Sec.  I.  The  visible  church  is  the  collective  body 
of  those  who  profess  the  Christian  religion ;  consist- 
ing of  all  those  who  have  been  admitted  to  member- 
ship by  baptism,**  and  have  not  been  deprived  of  it 
by  excommunication. 

II.  Of  this  society  our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus 
Christ  is  the  true  and  only  head  ;tf  having  neither 
abandoned  his  church  nor  appointed  any  vicar  in 
his  stead. 

III.  As  the  spirit  of  Christianity  leads  its  pos- 
sessors to  social  intercourse^  with  each  other ;  and 
as  such  a  connexion  is  essential  to  the  accomplish- 
ment of  the  object  of  the  Christian  church ;  and  as 
such  a  relation  can  subsist  only  among  persons  of 


*  Eph.  iv.  1,7.  f  Matt,  vii.  21,  xii.  50  ;  Acts  x.  35. 

X  John  xviii.  36.  g  1  John  iv.  13. 

||  Eph.  iv.  12;    1  Thess.  v.  11. 

f  1  Cor.  i.  2  ;  John  x.  16 ;  Rom.  xii.  4;  Eph.  iv.  4,  6. 

**  Matt,  xxviii.  19.  ft  Eph.  v.  23,  24  ;  Eph.  i.  22. 

XX  John  xiii.  34,  35  ;  Eph.  iv.  3,  v.  19. 


6  FORMULA   OF   THE 

contiguous  residence;  therefore  Christians,  living 
near  together,  have,  from  the  time  of  the  apostles,* 
formoil  themselves  into  societies  for  the  better  attain- 
ment of  the  objects  of  the  Christian  institution.  And 
every  society  participates  in  the  duties  of  the  whole 
church. 

IV.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  Mich  society  and  of  the 
visible  church  at  large,  to  have  the  word  and  sacra- 
ments administered  in  their  purity,  f  to  give  an  ade- 
quate and  just  support  to  the  pastor  or  pastors  who 
minister  unto  them,  to  provide  for  the  perpetuation 
of  an  able  and  faithful  ministry.t  and  to  endeavor  to 
propagate  the  gospel  to  the  ends  of  the  earth.§ 

V.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  church  to  watch  over  the 
purity  and  faithfulness  of  her  members. j| 

VI.  The  jurisdiction  of  the  church  is  purely  spi- 
ritual ;  it  ought  to  have  no  connection  with  the  civil 
government, T  neither  ought  its  decisions  be  enforced 
by  the  arm  of  civil  power. 

VII.  The  power  of  the  church  is  purely  declarative. 
whether  exercised  by  an  individual  church-council,  or 
by  any  other  ecclesiastical  judicatory  ;  i.  c.  the  Bible 
is  their  juridical  code,  and  their  decisions  are  valid 
only  because  founded  on  Scripture. 

VIII.  The  visible  church  is  not  an  association  to 
which  we  may  belong  or  not  at  our  option ;  but  it  is 
the  duty  of  every  one  who  has  an  opportunity,  to  be 
a  faithful  member  of  it.** 


*  Acts  ii.  41  ;  1  Thess.  ii.  14;  Gal.  i.  22. 

f  1  Tim.  iv.  6,  vi.  3,  5;  Gal.  i.  8,  9. 

X  Tit.  i.  5  ;  2  Tim.  ii.  2.  g  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  20. 

||  1  Cor.  v.  7,  13.  f  John  xviii.  30. 

**  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  xi.  28,  29. 


LUTHERAN   CHURCH. 


CHAPTER  III. 

OF   THE    OFFICERS    OF    THE    CHURCH. 

Of  Pastors. 

Sec.  I.  Our  Lord  and  Savior  himself  instituted 
the  clerical  office  in  the  New  Testament  church,  and 
made  it  of  perpetual  standing.*  The  persons  filling 
this  office,  are  in  Scripture  designated  by  different 
names,  as  bishop,  presbyter  or  elder,  &c.,f  indicative 
of  the  duties  of  the  office.  All  these  are  by  divine 
right  of  equal  rank, J  and  their  duties  are  principally 
these :  to  expound  the  ivord  of  Cfod,  to  conduct  the 
public  worship  of  Grod,§  to  administer  the  sacraments 
of  the  church,\\  and  to  admonish  men  of  their  duties^ 
as  well  as  by  all  proper  means,  public  and  private,  to 
edify  the  church  of  Christ. 

II.  Those  other  officers  who  were  endowed  with 
miraculous  gifts,  and  whose  instrumentality  Christ 
used  in  first  forming  the  church,  were  extraordinary 
and  of  temporary  standing. 

III.  Pastors  are  amenable  for  their  conduct  to  the 
Synod  to  which  they  belong ;  and  that  Synod  is  the 
tribunal  which  has  the  entire  jurisdiction  over  them  : 
excepting  in  those  cases,  where  a  regular  appeal  is 
obtained  to  the  General  Synod,  agreeably  to  Article 
iii.  section  v.  1,  2,  of  the  Constitution  of  General 
Synod. 

IV.  No  minister  shall  knowingly  grant  to  a  mem- 
ber of  another  congregation  any  privileges  of  the 
church,  which  would  be  denied  to  said  member  by 
his  own  pastor. 

V.  It  is  the  sacred  duty  of  every  minister  so  to 
conduct  himself,  that  his  life  shall  present  to  his  con- 
gregations an  example  of  true  Christian  propriety  of 


*  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  20;  2  Tim.  ii.  2;   Tit.  i.  5. 

f  2  Cor.  iv.  1;  Eph.  iv.  11. 

j  Luke  xxii.  25,  26;  Acts  xx.  17,  compared  with  28. 

|  Eph.  iv.  11,  12;  Acts  viii.  28,  31  ;   1  Pet.  v.  1,  2. 

||  Matt,  xxviii.  19;  1  Cor.  xi.  23,  iv.  1.         fl  Acts  vi.  2,  6. 


8  FORMULA    OF    THE 

deportment :  And  should  any  minister  of  our  church 
be  guilty  of  an  open  vice,  (which  may  God  in  mercy 
prevent!)  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  church-council 
earnestly  to  exhort  him  Beveral  times  to  reformation; 
and  if  this  should  prove  ineffectual,  or  if  the  case  be 
such  as  to  bring  disgrace  upon  the  church,  to  report 
him  to  the  President  of  the  Synod. 

Of  Elders  and  Deacons. 

VI.  The  other  officers  of  the  church  are  Elders 
and  Deacons,  who  are  elected  by  the  members  of  the 
church,  as  their  agents  to  perform  some  of  the  duties 
originally  devolving  on  themselves.  The  principal 
duties  of  Elders  are,  to  aid  the  pastor  or  pastors  in 
administering  the  government  and  discipline  of  the 
church ;  to  endeavor  to  preserve  peace  and  harmony 
in  the  church ;  to  visit  the  congregational  schools, 
and  promote  the  religious  education  of  the  children 
of  the  church  ;  and  to  visit  the  sick  and  afflicted  ;  and 
aid  in  the  performance  of  such  other  duties  as  are  in- 
cumbent on  the  church-council. 

The  duties  of  the  Deacons'  office  are  principally 
these  :  to  lead  an  exemplary  life  as  commanded  in 
Scripture,*  to  minister  unto  the  poor,f  extending  to 
their  "wants  and  distributing  faithfully  amongst  them 
the  collections  which  may  be  made  for  their  use  :  to 
assist  the  pastor  in  the  administration  of  the  Eu- 
charist, to  attend  and  render  all  necessary  service  at 
stated  worship;  to  see  that  their  minister  receives  a 
just  and  adequate  support,  according  to  the  coni- 
mands  of  our  Lord ;  to  administer  the  temporal  con- 
cerns of  the  church;  and  to  aid  in  the  performance 
of  such  other  duties  as  are  incumbent  on  the  church- 
council.  Both  these  officers  are  elected  by  the  peo- 
ple, and  it  is  their  duty  to  feel  the  deepest  interesl 
in  the  advancement  of  piety  among  the  members  of 
the  church,  and  to  exert  their  utmost  influence  to 
promote  it. 

VII.  The  elders  and  deacons  are  the  representa- 
tives  of    the   whole    church,   and  each   church   shall 

*  1  Tim.  viii.  13,  and  others.  f  Acts  ?i.  2,  6. 


LUTHERAN  CHURCH.  9 

determine  the  number  of  their  officers  and  the  term 
of  their  duration  in  office ;  yet  in  no  case  shall  they 
serve  less  than  two  years,  nor  more  than  eight,  unless 
re-elected. 

VIII.  When  persons  have  been  elected  to  the  office 
of  elder  or  deacon,  they  shall  be  inducted  into  their 
office  according  to  the  form  prescribed  by  the  church.* 
Those  congregations  which  have  been  in  the  habit  of 
having  trustees,  may,  if  they  deem  it  expedient,  still 
retain  them,  and  continue  to  them  such  privileges  as 
they  may  deem  expedient. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

OF   THE    CHURCH-COUNCIL. 


Sec.  I.  The  church-council  is  the  lowest  judi- 
catory of  the  church,  consisting  of  the  pastor  or 
pastors  and  all  the  elders  and  deacons  of  a  particular 
church. 

II.  The  pastor,  together  with  half  the  other  exist- 
ing members  of  the  council,  and,  in  the  necessary 
absence  of  the  pastor,  two-thirds  of  the  remaining 
members  of  the  council,  shall  constitute  a  quorum. 

III.  But  no  business  connected  with  the  govern- 
ment or  discipline  of  the  church  shall  be  transacted 
without  the  presence  of  the  minister,  unless  his  ab- 
sence is  unavoidable  or  voluntary,  or  the  church  be 
vacant.  And  when  present,  the  pastor  shall  be  ex 
officio  chairman. 

IV.  The  church-councilf  shall  have  the  superin- 
tendence of  all  the  temporal  concerns  of  the  church, 
and  shall  see  that  they  are  administered  with  wis- 
dom, faithfulness,  and  justice.  They  shall  also  elect 
a  deputy  to  represent  them  at  the  annual  synodical 
meeting. 

V.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council  to  admit  to 


*  Vide  "  Liturgy,"  &c.  f  1  Thess.  v.  12,  13. 

a2 


10  FORMULA    OF    THE 

membership  adults,  who  shall  make  application,  and 
whom,  on  mature  examination,  they  shall  judge  to  be 
possessed  of  the  qualifications  hereafter  specified.* 
They  shall  be  obedient  subjects  of  divine  grace — that 
is,  they  must  either  be  genuine  Christians,  or  satisfy 
the  church-council  that  they  are  sincerely  endeavor- 
ing to  become  such.  Also  to  admit  to  the  commu- 
nion of  the  church  all  those  who  were  admitted  to 
church-membership  in  their  infancy,  and  whom,  on 
like  examination,  they  shall  judge  possessed  of  the 
above-mentioned  qualifications.  No  one  shall  be 
considered  a  fit  subject  for  confirmation  who  has  not 
previously  attended  a  course  of  religious  lectures, 
delivered  by  the  pastor  on  the  most  important  doc- 
trines and  principles  of  religion;  unless  the  pastor 
should  be  satisfied  that  the  applicant's  attainments 
are  adequate  without  this  attendance.  And  when 
adults  are  admitted  to  membership,  their  baptism 
shall,  if  possible,  be  performed  publicly  before  the 
church :  and  when  members  who  were  baptized  in 
their  infancy  are  admitted  to  full  communion,  they 
shall  in  the  same  public  manner  confirm  their  bap- 
tismal vows  according  to  the  form  of  confirmation 
customary  in  the  church. 

VI.  It  is  recommended  to  the  church-council  to 
keep  a  complete  list  of  all  the  communing  members 
of  the  church. 

VII.  If  any  member  of  the  church-council  should 
conduct  himself  in  a  manner  unworthy  of  his  office, 
he  may  be  accused  before  the  council  ;  and  if  found 
guilty,  his  case  shall  be  referred  to  the  whole  church 
for  decision. 

VIII.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council  to  admi- 
nister the  discipline  of  the  church  on  all  those  whose 
conduct  is  inconsistent  with  their  Christian  profes- 
sion, or  who  entertain  fundamental  errors. t  To  this 
end  they  shall  have  power  to  cite  any  of  their  church- 
members  to  appear  before  them  ;  and  to  endeavor  to 
obtain  other  witnesses  when  the  case  may  require  it. 
It  shall  further  he  the  duty  of  the  council,  when  any 

*  Mark  xvi.  1G;  John  iii.  5;  Acts  viii.  12,  xvi.  14,  15. 
f  1  Cor.  v.  7,  13. 


LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  11 

member  offends,  first  privately  to  admonish  him,  or, 
if  necessary,  to  call  him  to  an  account :  and  when 
they  shall  deem  these  measures  ineffectual,  to  sus- 
pend or  excommunicate  him ;  that  is,  to  debar  him 
from  the  privileges  peculiar  to  church-membership, 
according  to  the  precepts  of  the  New  Testament  laid 
down  in  this  form.  It  shall  also  be  their  duty  to  re- 
store* those  subjects  of  suspension  or  excommunica- 
tion, to  all  the  privileges  of  the  church,  who  shall 
manifest  sincere  repentance.  Every  act  of  excom- 
munication or  of  restoration  may  be  published  to  the 
church,  if  deemed  necessary  by  the  majority  of  the 
council. 

IX.  The  church-council  may  at  any  time  be  con- 
vened by  the  minister ;  and  it  shall  be  his  duty  to 
call  a  meeting  when  requested  by  two  members  of 
the  council,  or  by  one-fourth  of  the  electors  of  the 
church,  or  when  directed  by  the  Synod. 

X.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  church-council  to 
watch  over  the  religious  education  of  the  children  of 
the  church,  and  to  see  that  they  be  occasionally  col- 
lected, for  the  purpose  of  being  taught  the  Catechism 
of  the  church,  and  instructed  in  the  duties  and  prin- 
ciples of  the  Christian  religion.  The  council  of  every 
church  shall  have  the  management  of  the  school- 
house  attached  to  that  church,  and  shall  be  ex  officio 
trustees  of  the  same.  They  shall  endeavor  to  obtain 
pious,  well-qualified,  and  faith  fid  teachers,  and  to  see 
that  the  children  of  the  church,  as  far  as  practicable, 
attend  this  school,  and  that  they  be  there  also  taught 
the  Catechism  of  the  church,  and  in  general  the 
duties  of  religion.  In  all  places  where  there  is  not 
yet  a  school-house  attached  to  the  church,  they  shall 
encourage  the  people  and  endeavor  to  have  one 
erected.  And  no  person  shall  teach  in  any  of  our 
congregational  school-houses  without  the  permission 
of  the  church-council. 

XI.  The  church-council  shall  keep  a  record  of 
their  proceedings,  of  all  the  baptisms,  and  of  persons 
admitted  to    sacramental    communion :    an   abstract 


*2  Cor.  ii.  7;  Gal.  vi.  1. 


12  FORMULA    OF    THE 

of  -which  shall  be   annually  sent   to   the   Synod  for 
inspection. 

XII.  In  all  cases  of  appeal  from  the  decisions  of 
the  church-council,  the  council  shall  take  no  further 
measures  grounded  on  their  decision  until  the  sentence 
has  been  reviewed  by  the  Synod.  But  if  the  decision 
appealed  from  be  a  sentence  of  suspension  or  excom- 
munication, it  shall  immediately  take  effect  and  con- 
tinue in  force  until  reversed  by  the  Synod.  And  in 
every  case  of  appeal,  the  church-council  shall  send 
a  detailed  and  correct  account  of  their  proceeding 
in  the  case,  and  of  the  charges  and  evidence  on  both 
sides. 

XIII.  Any  vacant  congregation  also  may  send  a 
delegate,  to  lay  its  concerns  before  the  Synod.  And 
the  church-councils  of  each  clerical  district  may  an- 
nually send  to  the  Synod  as  many  lay  delegates  as 
there  are  ministers  present  at  the  Synod  from  said 
district. 


CHAPTER  V. 

OF    CHURCH-MEMBERS. 


Sec  I.  The  members  of  any  particular  church  are 
all  those  members  of  the  visible  (see  chap.  2,  sec.  1) 
church,  who  are  associated  together  under  some  form 
of  Christian  government  and  discipline,  for  divine 
worship  and  the  better  attainment  of  the  objects  of 
the  Christian  institution. 

II.  Every  church-member  is  amenable  to  the  coun- 
cil, and  must  appear  before  them  when  cited,  and 
submit  to  the  discipline  of  the  church  regularly 
administered.* 

.  III.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  church-member  to  lead 
a  Christian  life,  that  is,  to  perform  all  the  duties  re- 
quired of  him  or  her  in  Scripture.  Thus  it  is  the 
duty  of  adults  to  perform  all  the  Christian   duties, 


«  Tit.  iii.  10;   Matt,  xviii.  17,  18. 


LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  13 

not  to  neglect  the  public  worship  of  God  ;*  nor  the 
participation  of  the  Lord's  Supperf  whenever  an 
opportunity  is  afforded.  It  is  the  duty  of  parents 
to  educate  their  children  in  the  nurture  and  admoni- 
tion of  the  Lord,J  to  teach  them  the  doctrines  of 
the  church,  and  to  subject  them  to  the  ordinances  of 
the  same.§  And  when  young  members  reach  the 
years  of  maturity,  and  have  attained  the  natural 
ability  to  partake  of  the  Lord's  Supper  in  the  man- 
ner commanded,  it  is  their  duty  to  be  worthy  com- 
municants at  the  Lord's  table. 

IV.  Any  member  being  dissatisfied  with  the  de- 
cision of  the  church- council  relative  to  himself,  may 
appeal  to  the  Synod.  But  in  every  such  case,  the 
applicant  shall  give  notice  to  the  church-council  of 
his  intention,  either  immediately,  or  within  two  weeks 
of  the  time  when  the  sentence  was  made  known  to 
him  ;  and  shall  specify  to  them  the  reasons  of  his 
dissatisfaction,  and  the  ground  of  his  appeal. 

V.  It  is  recommended  that  when  a  member  of  one 
of  our  churches  moves  into  the  bounds  of  another, 
and  wishes  to  be  admitted  to  the  privileges  of  the 
church,  he  shall  bring  with  him  a  certificate  of  good 
standing  from  his  former  pastor. 

VI.  It  is  recommended,  as  accordant  with  the  prin- 
ciples of  the  New  Testament,  that  the  members  of 
the  church  ought  not  to  prosecute  each  other  before  a 
civil  tribunal,  until  they  have  first  made  an  attempt 
to  settle  their  point  of  difference  through  the  media- 
tion of  their  Christian  brethren. 

46  ;  Matt,  xviii.  20 ;  Exod. 


*  Heb.  x. 

25  ;  Col.  i 

ii. 

16; 

Acts 

ii. 

xx.  8 ;  Psa. 

lxxxiv.  2, 

9, 

11. 

f  1  Cor.  xi.  24,  25. 

X  Eph.  vi. 

4. 

$  Eph.  vi. 

4 ;  2  Tim. 

iii.  14, 

,  15. 

2D  43 


14  FORMULA    OF    THE 


CHAPTER  VI. 

OF    ELECTIONS. 

Sec.  I.  All  congregational  elections  must  be  pub- 
lished by  the  church-council  to  the  congregation  at 
least  two  weeks  before  the  election. 

II.  The  council  may  publish  a  congregational 
meeting  for  any  lawful  purpose  when  they  shall 
deem  it  necessary,  and  they  shall  be  compelled  so 
to  do,  when  required  by  one-third  of  the  lawful 
electors  of  the  church. 

III.  The  electors  of  any  particular  church  in  our 
connection,  are  all  those  who  arc  in  full  connection 
with  the  same,  who  submit  to  its  government  and  dis- 
cipline regularly  administered,  and  who  contribute 
according  to  their  ability  and  engagements  to  all  its 
necessary  expenditures. 

IV.  At  all  elections  for  Elders  or  Deacons,  no 
persons  may  be  elected  to  either  of  said  offices,  who 
is  not  a  member  in  full  communion  with  said  church. 

V.  When  an  election  is  held  in  a  vacant  congrega- 
tion for  a  pastor,  two-thirds  of  all  the  electors  shall 
be  necessary  to  an  election,  and  if  the  votes  were  not 
unanimous,  it  is  recommended  that  the  presiding  of- 
ficer shall  invite  the  minority  to  concur  in  the  de- 
cision. He  shall  give  the  members  a  certificate, 
signed  by  himself,  of  the  election.  This  certificate 
with  a  statement  of  the  support*  which  they 
promise  him.  shall  be  a  legal  call  to  the  pastor 
therein  specified. 

VI.  At  elections  for  members  of  the  church-coun- 
cil, the  existing  council  shall  nominate  twice  as  many 
persons  as  are  to  be  elected,  and  the  church  may 
nominate  half  as  many  more,  from  whom  the  officers 
may  be  chosen. 

*  1  Tim.  v.  8 ;   1  Cor.  ix.  14 ;  Luke  x.  7. 


LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  15 

VII.  If,  from  any  cause,  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the 
council  in  the  interval  between  the  stated  elections, 
it  shall  be  filled  without  delay  by  a  special  election, 
and  the  person  thus  elected  shall  serve  until  the  regu- 
lar expiration  of  the  time  of  the  member  in  whose 
place  he  was  elected. 


CHAPTER  VII. 

OF    PRAYER-MEETINGS,    ETC. 

Sec.  I.  As  prayer  is  one  of  the  most  necessary 
duties  of  a  Christian,*  and  as  prayer-meetings  have 
been  of  the  utmost  importance  and  usefulness,  it  is 
therefore  most  earnestly  recommended  to  the  dif- 
ferent churches  in  our  connection,  to  establish  and 
promote  them  among  our  members.  These  meetings 
may  be  held  in  the  church,  school-house,  or  in  private 
houses ;  and  their  object  is  the  spiritual  edification  of 
the  persons  present ;  but  the  utmost  precaution  must 
ever  be  observed,  that  God,  who  is  a  Spirit,  be 
worshipped  in  spirit  and  in  truth — that  they  be 
characterized  by  that  solemnity  and  decorum  which 
ought  ever  to  attend  divine  worship ;  and  that  no 
disorder  be  tolerated,  or  any  thing  that  is  calculated 
to  interrupt  the  devotions  of  those  who  are  convened, 
or  prevent  their  giving  the  fullest  attention  to  him 
who  is  engaged  in  leading  the  meeting ; — in  short, 
that,  according  to  the  injunctions  of  the  apostle,  all 
things  be  done  "  decently  and  in  order." 

It.  It  is  solemnly  recommended  to  all  church- 
members,  and  more  especially  to  the  members  of 
the  council,  to  make  daily  worship  in  their  family  a 
sacred  duty.f 

III.  It  is  recommended  that  no  one  shall  be  per- 
mitted in  future  to  act  as  a  sponsor,  unless  he  or  she 
be  in  full  communion  with  the  Christian  church. 


*  1  Thess.  v.  17  :   Luke  xviii.  1 ;  Col.  iv.  2. 

f  Acts  i.  44  ;  Eph.  vi.  4  ;  Acts  x.  12  ;  Jer.  x.  25. 


16       FORMULA    OF    THK     LUTHERAN    CHURCH. 

IV.  It  is  expedient  that  no  person  be  permitted  to 
preach  in  any  of  the  churches  in  our  connection,  ex- 
cept by  consent  of  the  pastor  and  council  of  said 
church,  and  in  the  absence  of  the  pastor,  by  permis- 
sion of  the  council. 


CONSTITUTION 

OF    THE 

dtarnl  Ipnfr  nf  tljB  dEmntgrlirnl  iCntljrrnn  (Cljurtji 

IN    THE    UNITED    STATES    OF    NORTH    AMERICA. 
Translated  from  the  original  German  copy. 


JESUS  CHRIST,  the  Supreme  Head  of  his 
Church,  having  prescribed  no  entire  specific  direc- 
tory for  government  and  discipline,  and  every  section 
of  his  church  being  left  at  full  liberty  to  make  such 
regulations  to  that  effect,  as  may  be  most  adapted  to 
its  situation  and  circumstances,  therefore — relying 
upon  God  our  Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  under  the  guidance  and  direction  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  in  the  Word  of  God,  for  the  promotion  of  the 
practice  of  brotherly  love,  to  the  furtherance  of 
Christian  concord,  to  the  firm  establishment  and 
continuance  of  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond 
of  peace — We,  the  Deputies  of  the  "  German  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Synod  of  Pennsylvania  and  the 
neighboring  States,"  of  the  "German  and  English 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  in  the  State  of  North 
Carolina  and  the  bordering  States,"  of  the  "Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Ministerium  in  the  State  of  New 
York,  and  the  neighboring  States  and  Countries," 
and  of  the  "  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  Mary- 
land and  Virginia,"  &c,  for  ourselves  and  our  succes- 
sors, do  adopt  the  following  fundamental  articles,  viz : 

ARTICLE  I. 

The  name,  style  and  title  of  this  convention  shall 
be :  "  The  Evangelical  Lutheran  General  Synod  of 
the  United  States  of  North  America." 

2  17 


18  FORMULA    OF    THE 

ARTICLE  II. 

This  General  Synod  shall  consist  of  the  Deputies 
from  the  several  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synodical 
Conventions  in  the  United  States,  who  may  join 
themselves  thereunto,  and  be  duly  acknowledged  as 
members  thereof  in  the  following  ratio,  namely  : 

Every  Synodal  body,  or  Synod  (whether  of  Minis- 
ters only,  or  of  Ministers  and  Lay-Deputies  together) 
containing  six  Ministers,  may  send  one  ;  if  it  contain 
fourteen,  two ;  if  twenty-five,  three ;  if  forty,  four  ; 
if  sixty,  five ;  and  if  it  contain  eighty-six  Ministers  or 
upwards,  six  Deputies  of  the  rank  of  ordained  Minis- 
ters and  an  equal  number  of  Lay-Deputies. 

Each  Deputy,  appearing  in  the  General  Synod  ac- 
cording to  this  ratio,  shall,  except  as  is  hereinafter 
provided,  enjoy  an  equal  right  and  vote  with  all 
others.  Every  Synod  may  choose  its  deputies  in 
such  a  way  and  manner  as  to  them  may  seem 
proper;  and  shall  pay  the  travelling  expenses  of 
the  same  to  and  from  the  General  Synod,  until 
the  General  Synod  shall  have  established  for 
itself  a  treasury  from  which  the  future  expenses 
may  be  discharged. 

ARTICLE  III. 

The  business  of  the  General  Synod  shall  be  as  fol- 
lows, namely: 

Section  I.  The  General  Synod  shall  examine  the 
proceedings  of  the  several  Synods  and  Ministeriums 
belonging  to  this  association,  in  order  that  they  may 
obtain  some  knowledge  of  the  existing  state  and  con» 
dition  of  the  Church.  The  several  Synods  therefore 
shall  transmit  as  many  copies  of  their  proceedings  to 
the  General  Synod,  as  there  shall  be  members  con- 
tained in  the  General  Synod. 

Section  II.  With  regard  to  all  Books  and  Writing* 
proposed  for  public  use  in  the  church,  the  General 
Synod  shall  act  as  a  joint  committee  of  the  special 
Synods  and  Ministeriums,  after  the  following  man- 
ner, viz  : 

1.  The  General  Synod  shall  examine  all  books  and 
writings,  such  as  catechisms,  forms  of  liturgy,  collec- 


LUTHERAN  CHURCH.  19 

tions  of  hymns,  or  confessions  of  faith,  proposed  by 
the  special  Synods  for  public  use,  and  give  their  well 
considered  advice,  counsel,  or  opinion  concerning  the 
same.  No  Synod,  therefore,  and  no  Ministerium, 
standing  in  connection  with  this  General  Synod, 
shall  set  forth  any  new  book  or  writing  of  the 
kind  above  mentioned,  for  public  use  in  the  church, 
without  having  previously  transmitted  a  full  and  com- 
plete copy  thereof  to  the  General  Synod,  for  the 
purpose  of  receiving  their  said  advice,  counsel  or 
opinion. 

2.  Whenever  the  General  Synod  shall  deem  it  pro- 
per or  necessary,  they  may  propose  to  the  special 
Synods  or  Ministeriums,  new  books  or  writings  of 
the  kind  mentioned  above,  for  general  or  special 
public  use.  Every  proposal  of  the  kind,  the  several 
or  respective  Synods  and  Ministeriums  shall  duly 
consider,  and  if  they,  or  any  one  of  them,  shall  be 
of  opinion,  that  the  said  book  or  books,  writing  or 
writings,  will  not  conduce  to  the  end  proposed,  then, 
and  in  such  a  case,  it  is  hoped  that  the  reasons  of 
such  opinion  will  be  transmitted  to  the  next  Conven- 
tion of  the  General  Synod,  in  order  that  the  same 
may  be  entered  on  the  journal. 

3.  But  no  General  Synod  can  be  allowed  to  pos- 
sess, or  arrogate  unto  itself  "  the  power  of  prescribing 
among  us  uniform  ceremonies  of  religion  for  every 
part  of  the  church;"  or  introduce  such  alterations 
in  matters  appertaining  to  the  faith,  or  to  the  mode 
of  publishing  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ,  (the  Son  of 
God,  and  ground  of  our  faith  and  hope,)  as  might  in 
any  way  tend  to  burden  the  consciences  of  the 
brethren  in  Christ. 

Section  III.  If  hereafter  twenty-five  ministers 
dwelling  together  within  a  certain  marked  boundary, 
fifteen  of  whom  being  ordained  ministers,  shall  apply 
to  the  General  Synod  for  permission  to  create  within 
themselves  a  Special  Ministerium,  and  the  Synod  or 
Ministerium  to  which  they  have  previously  belonged, 
do  not,  upon  due  notice  given  of  their  intention  so  to 
apply,  make  any  serious  or  important  objection,  then 
the  General  Synod  shall  have  power  to  grant  the  per- 
mission ;  and  if  within  the  bounds  of  a  whole  state  no 


20  FORMULA   OF    THE 

special  Synod  or  Ministerium  shall  yet  have  existed, 
and  six  ordained  ministers  residing  therein  shall 
apply  for  permission  to  create  within  themselves  a 
special  Mmisterium,  the  General  Synod  shall  au- 
thorize the  establishment  of  a  new  Synod  and 
Ministerium,  within  the  said  state.  But  until  the 
permission  or  authority  be  thus  formally  conceded, 
no  Deputies  of  a  new  Synod  or  Ministerium  shall  be 
acknowledged  to  have  a  seat  and  vote  in  the  General 
Synod. 

Section  IV.  With  regard  to  the  grades  in  the 
Ministry,  the  General  Synod  may  give  to  the  several 
Ministeriums  well  considered  advice,  wherein  the 
circumstances  of  time,  place,  and  condition  must 
be  duly  contemplated,  and  a  beneficial  uniformity, 
and  actual  equality,  of  rank  among  the  several 
ministers,  must,  as  much  as  possible,  be  had  in  view. 
The  General  Synod  shall  also  advise  such  rules  and 
regulations  among  the  several  Synods  and  Minis- 
teriums, as  may  prevent  unpleasant  and  unfriendly 
collisions,  that  might  otherwise  arise  out  of  any 
difference  of  grades  existing  among  them,  or  from 
any  whatever  other  possible  causes. 

Section  V.  The  General  Synod  shall  not  be  looked 
upon  as  a  tribunal  of  appeal ;  it  may,  however,  be 
employed  in  the  following  cases  and  after  the  fol- 
lowing manner  : 

1.  The  General  Synod  may  give  advice  or  opinion, 
when  complaints  shall  be  brought  before  them,  by 
whole  Synods,  Ministeriums,  Congregations,  or  indi- 
vidual Ministers,  concerning  doctrine  or  discipline. 
They  shall  however  be  extremely  careful  that  the 
consciences  of  the  Ministers  of  the  Gospel  be  not 
burdened  with  human  inventions,  laws,  or  devices, 
and  that  no  one  be  oppressed  by  reason  of  differences 
of  opinion  on  non-fundamental  doctrines. 

2.  If  parties,  differing  in  matters  of  doctrine  and 
discipline,  refer  the  cause  of  difference,  in  a  brotherly 
manner,  to  the  General  Synod,  they  Bhall  institute  a 
close  and  exact  scrutiny  and  examination  thereof,  and 
give  their  opinion  on  the  subject  of  difference,  accord- 
ing to  their  best  insight  of  right,  equity,  brotherly 
love  and  truth. 


LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  21 

3.  If  difference  between  Synods  be  referred,  the 
votes  thereon  shall  be  taken  by  Synods,  and  the  re- 
ferring Synods  shall  have  no  vote. 

Section  VI.  The  General  Synod  may  devise  plans 
for  seminaries  of  education  and  missionary  institu- 
tions, as  well  as  for  the  aid  of  poor  ministers,  and  the 
widows  and  orphans  of  poor  ministers,  and  endeavor, 
with  the  help  of  God,  to  carry  them  into- effect. 

Section  VII.  The  General  Synod  may  also  insti- 
tute and  create  a  treasury  for  the  effectual  advance- 
ment of  its  purposes. 

Section  -VIII.  The  General  Synod  shall  apply  all 
their  powers,  their  prayers,  and  their  means,  toward 
the  prevention  of  schisms  among  us,  to  be  sedulously 
and  incessantly  regardful  of  the  circumstances  of  the 
times,  and  of  every  casual  rise  and  progress  of  unity 
of  sentiment  among  Christians  in  general,  in  order 
that  the  blessed  opportunities  to  promote  concord  and 
unity,  and  the  interests  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom, 
may  not  pass  by  neglected  and  unavailing. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

The  General  Synod  shall  choose,  from  among  their 
own  number,  a  president  and  a  secretary ;  and  from 
among  their  own  number  or  elsewhere,  as  soon  as  it 
may  be  necessary,  a  treasurer.  They  shall  continue 
in  office  until  the  next  succeeding  convention.  The 
same  person  is  at  all  times  re-eligible  as  secretary  or 
treasurer ;  but  no  one  may  be  elected  president  more 
than  two  conventions  in  succession,  and  the  same 
person  cannot  hereafter  be  elected  for  the  two  suc- 
cessively following  conventions. 

Section  I.  The  President  shall  act  as  chairman 
of  the  Convention.  He  may  make  motions,  give  his 
opinion,  and  vote  like  every  other  member.  With  the 
consent  and  concurrence  of  the  minister  of  the  place 
where  the  convention  is  held,  he  shall  appoint  the 
several  preachers  during  the  convention.  He  shall 
subscribe  all  letters,  written  advices,  resolutions,  and 
the  proceedings  of  the  Synod.  In  extraordinary  cases, 
and  by  request  of  any  one  of  the  acknowledged  Sy- 
nods, made  known  to  him  in  the  form  of  a  synodical 


22  FORMULA    Of   THE 

or  ministerial  resolution,  he  may  call  together  special 

conventions  of  the  General  Synod.  In  case  the  busi- 
ness of  the  Secretary  become  too  burdensome  tor  one 
person  to  execute  he  shall,  with  the  concurrence  of 
the  Secretary,  appoint  an  assistant  Secretary,  and 
make  known  to  him  what  portion  of  the  Labors  he 
ought  to  undertake. 

DBCTION  II.  The  Secretary  shall  keep  a  journal  of 
the  proceedings,  write,  attest,  and  take  care  of  all  the 
documents  and  writings,  make  known  the  time  and 
place  of  the  convention,  by  the  medium  of  the  public 
prints,  at  least  three  months  beforehand,  and,  in  the 
special  or  extraordinary  cases  mentioned  in  the  fore- 
going section,  he  shall  give  written  notice  thereof  to 
each  of  the  special  Synods  or  Ministeriums. 

Section  III.  If  the  President  or  Secretary,  in  the 
intermediate  time  between  the  conventions,  depart 
this  life,  resign  his  office,  or  become  incapable  of 
executing  the  same,  the  next  in  office  shall  take  his 
place  and  perform  his  duties;  if  it  be  the  Treasurer, 
then  the  President  shall  appoint  another  Treasurer 
ad  interim  in  his  stead. 

SECTION  IV.  The  Treasurer  shall  keep  account  of 
the  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  Synod.  He  shall 
give  receipts  for  all  moneys  put  into  his  hands.  He 
shall  not  pay  any  money  out  of  his  hands  hut  by 
order  of  the  President,  attested  by  the  Secretary,  in 
pursuance  of  a  resolution  of  the  Synod  to  that  effect. 
At  every  convention  of  the  Synod  he  shall  render 
account. 

ARTICLE  V. 

The  course  of  business  shall  be  conducted  as  follows, 
viz  : 

1.  The  deputies  shall  give  personal  notice  of  then- 
arrival  to  the  minister  of  the  place,  or  if  the  congre- 
gation   he    vacant  of  ;i  minister.  to   any  other   person 

appointed  by  the  congregation  for  the  purpose,  who 
shall  make  known  to  them  their  place  of  residence 
and  the  place  where  the  sessions  shall  he  held. 

2.  At  nine  o'clock  of  the  forenoon  of  the  first 
week-day  of  the  time  of  convocation,  the  sessions 
shall  begin,  and  he  opened  with  prayer. 


LUTHERAN  CHURCH.  23 

3.  The  President  elected  by  the  former  convention 
shall  act  as  chairman  till  another  President  be  chosen. 
In  case  of  his  absence,  the  persons  present  may,  on 
motion  made   and  seconded,  appoint  another  in  his 


4.  The  members  shall  give  in  to  the  chairman  their 
attestations  or  certificates.  For  all  the  deputies  from 
any  one  particular  Synod,  one  certificate,  by  the  Pre- 
sident and  attested  by  the  Secretary  of  that  Synod, 
shall  be  deemed  sufficient,  and  all  the  members  of  the 
same  Synod  shall  sit  together. 

5.  If  a  majority  of  the  deputies  of  a  majority  of 
the  Synods  attached  to  the  General  Synod,  be  pre- 
sent, the  business  shall  go  on.  If  this  proportion  be 
lacking,  the  members  present  may  from  time  to  time 
postpone  the  sessions  of  the  convention. 

6.  The  President,  Secretary,  and  Treasurer  shall 
be  elected  by  ballot,  on  the  first  day  of  the  sessions, 
and  so  soon  as  the  members  shall  have  given  in  their 
certificates. 

7.  The  proceedings  of  the  former  convention  shall 
be  read  by  the  Secretary. 

8.  Hereupon  follow  the  several  portions  of  business 
according  to  article  3d,  section  for  section. 

9.  Now  other  mixed  motions  may  be  made,  con- 
cerning the  subjects  already  discussed,  or  any  other 
matters  that  may  occur. 

10.  In  conclusion,  the  General  Synod  shall  appoint 
by  ballot,  the  time  and  place  of  the  next  convention ; 
observing  at  all  times,  however,  that  one  convention, 
at  least,  be  held  every  three  years. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

The  General  Synod  may  make  whatever  by-laws 
they  may  deem  necessary,  provided,  only,  that  the 
said  by-laws  do  not  contradict  the  spirit  of  the  Con- 
stitution. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

No  alterations  of  this  Constitution  may  be  made, 
except  by  the  consent  of  two-thirds  of  the*  Synods 
attached  to  this  convention ;  notice  of  the  intended 


24       FORMULA    OF   THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH. 


alteration  haying  been  given  to  the  said  Synods  at 
least  two  years  previous  to  the  final  adoption  thereof. 

Signed  October  24th,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  1820. 

J.  G.  Sciimucker, 
Geo.  Lochman, 
Christian  Endress, 
F.  W.  Geissemiainkk. 
H.  A.  Muhlenberg, 
Chr.  Kunkel, 
Wm.  Hensel, 
Peter  Stichter, 
Ph.  F.  Mayer, 

F.   C.  SdliEFFER, 

gottl.  schober, 
Peter  Schmucker, 
Daniel  Kurtz,  "j 

D.  F.  SdliEFFER,  > 

Geo.  Schryock.         J 


Of  Pennsylvania. 


Of  New  York. 
|  Of  North  Carolina. 


Of  Maryland. 


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